The boys have been begging me to make a sweet treat and I relented this week with Jamie’s fruit scones. I had already seen them made with great success, notably by Rachael (La Fuji Mama)’s daughter who is so much younger than the boys in my cooking club and they have been on my list for a while. After last week’s “blood gushing” incident, Liam was especially pleased that this week’s recipe did not involve any cutting for him! In fact the recipe took no time at all – the boys had made the scones, cleared the lab, had a snack (you know, the leftover raisins and apricots!), and eaten one scone in about 50 minutes. Gotta love that!
It has to be said that the boys were a little heavy handed with the blending of the butter and flour – it was definitely over worked (but a good lesson for everyone!) and we talked about how the scones would have been lighter and fluffier had they been able to stop playing with the flour mixture.
There was no lack of enjoyment, that’s for sure!
I would totally make these again (a little less heavy handed with the butter and flour, of course!) because I just never realised they were so easy. I also love that the only sweetness comes from the fruit and whatever topping you choose – a perfect sweet treat without being terribly bad for you. The boys were very proud of their efforts and each week, I become more proud of them too!
this looks sensational – just love sweet treats made by kids LOL!
They did too!!
Those look delicious and easy! Maybe I’ll have to try them out with my boys as well.
Oh your boys would love them!!
I just love what you are doing. Wish I could do the same here…
There is nothing more important than teaching our young how to cook delicious, nutritious and economical food from the simplest and REAL ingredients. YUM.
🙂
Valerie
Yes it’s amazing how some things are so simple. The boys are learning that which is a valuable lesson, I think!
Wow, those DO sound easy and tasty as well. Glad Liam emerged unscathed…
I imagine Mooch would love these too!
Yum! I lov e scones, but I never really think to make (or buy!) them. These looks especially good with the jam! The boys are turnign into quite the little chefs!
I also rarely make them but after this experience, that might change!
Sounds like the boys enjoyed making these as much as eating them!
Oh yes, perhaps a little too much fun!!
Mardi, this is a gorgeous way to get kid’s involved. I really like your les petits chefs series. And how good does the jam look when it’s oozing! 😛
Yes the boys were deliberately squishing the scones together so that the jam would all squish out! And thanks for your kind words!
a perfect kid-friendly recipe! even super picky sophia would eat these if she got to help make them. thanks for sharing all of these great recipes!
Oh it’s all about the helping, right?
oh these look great albeit messy with the jam but its the taste that matterz :O)
Oh it was ALL about the messy jammy fingers, let me tell you!
Thinking of my foodie nephew here, I bet they would have loved making it AND eating it!
Oh anything involving dough and baking is right up their alley!
Scrumptious scones! Sound so good with raisins and dried apricots!
Yeah, the boys did a great job!
I love scones of all sorts, so I’m sure this recipe would be a big hit with me. Your little chefs did a fantastic job, too!
Yes, they were not bad for a first attempt!
I have planned to make this very recipe this week, with dried cherries. I can hardly wait! They look delicious, and every recipe we’ve made from our Food Revolution cookbook has been really yummy. I’m glad your little chefs had fun! This week my big chef (Jake is going through a growth spurt again, Lord help us) made the cracking burgers and smoothies. They were GOOD.
We’re making the cracking burgers this week too!
LOVE scones for weekend breakfast- your version looks delicious!
Cheers – they weren’t the lightest ones ever but the fun the boys had making them was priceless!