I am in the process of making your scones with real dried black currents! I found a USA company (Northwest Wild Foods) that sells them at a reasonable price (compared to the cost of imported currents). I did question the amount of baking powder (1 Tablespoon) in ratio to the amount of flour being used (2 cups), but I am going to prep the dough exactly as you have it written. I will let you know the results soon!
Linda
I’d like to sub either honey, maple syrup, or even stevia. Can I do that? Would it be a 1-to-1 sub?
Jessica Fisher
I have never used stevia, so I can’t speak to that. Last year when I did a processed sugar fast, I made scones with honey and maple. You need to adjust the liquid in the rest of the recipe. AND know that the texture is kinda weird. They won’t be crunchy in any way.
Pam
These are yummy. Didn’t have black currants so decided to use chocolate chips. Then discovered I didn’t have nutmeg. So pulled out pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon chips instead. They turned out really good. Even my daughter, who doesn’t like scones because they are usually so dry, liked them. So thanks!
Jessica Fisher
Necessity is the mother of invention! You have a whole new recipe now.
Sharon
Just bottle my homemade black currant liqueur. Saved the currants and will try them in a batch of scones. Will have to play around with the amount of milk so they don’t come out too moist.
Jessica Fisher
Sounds great!
tastycook
When you say black currants, do you mean the fresh fruit or are you talking about dried currants that are found near raisins and sultanas in the grocery store?
Jessica Fisher
The dried currants. We can’t get the fresh in the US, but good question.
Mariana
I did with fresh ones …but frozen them before for half hour …very good. Thank you for a recipe
Delia Bottoms
Real dried black currants are not easily available in markets in the US as they are in the UK. I found a company that does carry them (Northwest Wild Foods), and their prices are reasonable compared to the cost of buying imported currants. They have a uniquely delicious flavor that I love. We have a few black currant shrubs in our yard that I plan to expand since the fresh fruit is wonderful for preserves or jelly. If you prefer sultanas or raisins, those work as well. But it will be a different flavor. Happy Baking!
Lynn
Yum! My kids love scones so I will have to try these. I like to stock my freezer with scones for the kids to take out for an easy breakfast or snack. These would work perfect for that.
Amy of MomsToolbox
I love that you brought a bit of your trip home with you! I have no doubt these scones are delicious and bring you a sweet reminder with every bite. We’ll have to give them a try over here, too. Cheerio!
Delia M Bottoms
I am in the process of making your scones with real dried black currents! I found a USA company (Northwest Wild Foods) that sells them at a reasonable price (compared to the cost of imported currents). I did question the amount of baking powder (1 Tablespoon) in ratio to the amount of flour being used (2 cups), but I am going to prep the dough exactly as you have it written. I will let you know the results soon!
Linda
I’d like to sub either honey, maple syrup, or even stevia. Can I do that? Would it be a 1-to-1 sub?
Jessica Fisher
I have never used stevia, so I can’t speak to that. Last year when I did a processed sugar fast, I made scones with honey and maple. You need to adjust the liquid in the rest of the recipe. AND know that the texture is kinda weird. They won’t be crunchy in any way.
Pam
These are yummy. Didn’t have black currants so decided to use chocolate chips. Then discovered I didn’t have nutmeg. So pulled out pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon chips instead. They turned out really good. Even my daughter, who doesn’t like scones because they are usually so dry, liked them. So thanks!
Jessica Fisher
Necessity is the mother of invention! You have a whole new recipe now.
Sharon
Just bottle my homemade black currant liqueur. Saved the currants and will try them in a batch of scones. Will have to play around with the amount of milk so they don’t come out too moist.
Jessica Fisher
Sounds great!
tastycook
When you say black currants, do you mean the fresh fruit or are you talking about dried currants that are found near raisins and sultanas in the grocery store?
Jessica Fisher
The dried currants. We can’t get the fresh in the US, but good question.
Mariana
I did with fresh ones …but frozen them before for half hour …very good. Thank you for a recipe
Delia Bottoms
Real dried black currants are not easily available in markets in the US as they are in the UK. I found a company that does carry them (Northwest Wild Foods), and their prices are reasonable compared to the cost of buying imported currants. They have a uniquely delicious flavor that I love. We have a few black currant shrubs in our yard that I plan to expand since the fresh fruit is wonderful for preserves or jelly. If you prefer sultanas or raisins, those work as well. But it will be a different flavor. Happy Baking!
Lynn
Yum! My kids love scones so I will have to try these. I like to stock my freezer with scones for the kids to take out for an easy breakfast or snack. These would work perfect for that.
Amy of MomsToolbox
I love that you brought a bit of your trip home with you! I have no doubt these scones are delicious and bring you a sweet reminder with every bite. We’ll have to give them a try over here, too. Cheerio!