You, Devon or Cornish?
Every time scones show up at the table, the room gets divided.
Some people go wild for the Devon way—cream first, then jam—while others swear by the Cornish method, jam first, cream on top. Personally, I’ve always been on the fence. The first time I tried clotted cream, I was floored by how rich and dense it was, almost like a cross between butter and whipped cream. It’s honestly the only way to do it if you want that real British experience. But then, there’s the jam. Strawberry is the classic, but I’ve been converted to blackcurrant lately. The tartness just cuts through all that creaminess and makes every bite pop.
One thing I never mess up: breaking the scone with my hands. Using a knife just feels wrong, and you lose that crumbly texture. I always scoop the cream and jam onto my plate first—no double-dipping. The real trick is getting the ratio right. Too much cream and it’s just a mess, too little and it’s dry. And don’t even get me started on the tea. Loose leaf or nothing. Bagged tea just doesn’t do the scone justice.
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