

Jambinu Zest Scones with Plum Jambinu Compote
A tangy scone and compote combo fit for every work morning tea.
Recipe provided to us by
Robyne Low of RiverMint Dining

Jambinu Zest
Chamelaucium “Jambinu Zest"
Ingredients
For 4 servings
Scones
400g self-raising flour
3 sprigs of Jambinu Zest, leaves picked and chopped finely, flowers picked left whole.
½ tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
75g softened butter.
60 castor sugar
2 eggs
200ml milk
Compote
5 purple plums
¾ cup of castor sugar
3 springs jambinu zest
(Whipped or clotted cream to serve)
Method
Scones
- Preheat oven 210C (fan-forced). Grease baking tray.
- Measure flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl. Rub in butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Stir in sugar.
- Beat eggs and add milk to 300ml. Set aside 3 tbsp of the mixture for glazing, and gradually add to dry ingredients until you form a soft dough.
- Dough should be a bit sticky.
- Turn onto floured surface and roll out to 1-2cm thickness. Fluted cutter is best. Push cutter into the dough and lift out onto baking sheet. Repeat until all dough is finished.
- Brush with egg glaze and bake 10-15 mins until risen and golden.
- Cool covered with a damp tea towel so they don’t dry out.
Compote
- Place all ingredients in a plan and just cover with water.
- Bring to a boil and then simmer until the sugar has dissolved.
- Use a clean basting brush dipped in water to wiped down the inside of the pan to avoid the sugar burning on the edges.
- Some like it sweeter – adjust sugar to suit.
- Continue to simmer until the compote is jam-like.
Serve with scones and some cream.
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