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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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