It's really quite simple to make this delicious French-style soft-set conserve, and what better way to enjoy it than with homemade scones and whipped cream. French conserve has a much looser set than other jams and, as the cooking time is shorter, the flavour is so much fresher.
38 recipes for the ultimate high tea at home
Whatever order you dollop your cream and spread your jam. one thing is for certain, there’s nothing better than afternoon tea with scones, cake, pie and all sorts of sweet treats.
Buttermilk scones
These tasty scones can be served as usual with butter and jam or as a side dish to go with soup.
Classic scones recipe
This best-ever scone recipe is sure to become a household favourite - just add cream and jam.
Pumpkin lemonade scones
Two surprising scone ingredients combine in this pumpkin and lemonade recipe. The carbonation in the lemonade makes your scones extra fluffy, while bot the pumpkin and the lemonade add a touch of sweetness.
Sweet potato scones with beetroot jam
Beetroot jam is a tangy accompaniment to these sweet potato scones.
Zucchini and cheddar scones
Take these delicious savoury zucchini scones with you on your next picnic in the park.
Scones with jam and clotted cream
Lightly golden and very fluffy, these scones are a winner when served for afternoon tea.
Blueberry scones
These scones are even more delicious with the addition of a punnet of blueberries, and a slather of good butter. Or cream!
Mini Victoria sponge cakes with lemon curd and cream
Create a high tea experience at home with these dainty little cakes.
Mixed apple and berry sponge pudding
This fruity winter pudding is perfect for cooler evenings.
Coconut sponge with raspberries and mascarpone
Fluffy sponge, sweet raspberries and smooth mascarpone - this cake is pretty much heaven on a plate.
Rainy weekend? Time to get your retro bake on
Excuse us while we have a childhood flashback. These pink icing and coconut drizzled finger buns are super cute, and remind us of an old-school bakery. The best bit? Not only are they dead easy, but we have the fool-proof recipe right here.
Cinnamon pull-apart Easter bread
Part Easter bread, part hot cross bun, this icing-drizzled, cinnamon-scented bread is guaranteed to produce happy smiles and sticky fingers.
Roasted strawberry and cream pie
This pie plays on the classic combination of strawberries and cream that you grew up on as a child. This adults version is perfect for relaxed weekend entertaining.
Blackberry and ginger pie
This recipe calls for frozen blackberries meaning it can be enjoyed year round.