Raw Lemon Scones with Blackberry Sage Jam
It is another warm and sunny day in the east bay area. I have never seen so many blue sky days. Coming from Minnesota, California weather frustrates me. My friends think I am crazy but I miss thunder storms… and clouds… and cool, soft rainy days. Lucky for me, a change of weather is often only a short drive away.
We went to Half Moon Bay a few weeks ago. It’s a quick 45 minute drive. Leaving 98 degree, not a cloud in the sky weather we drove west up the ridge. By the time we were on the other side, it was cold, windy and foggy. Delighted to walk on the beach with huge breakers coming in, I was in heaven. I think it is the Irish in me. I love that weather.
On the drive back I asked my sweetie stop for a hot tea to drink to take off the chill. I was happily sipping my tea as we came over the ridge. The fog cleared, the sky was blue and the heat reappeared. I looked at my tea and set it down, completely unable to drink it anymore. He just smiled. He knows me well.
I miss curling up with a cup of hot tea on a cool summer morning but I don’t have to miss having the delicious scones that would have accompanied that tea! Especially with this beautiful combination of lemon, blackberry and sage. You really can’t go wrong.
I am also delighted to tell you that the texture is amazing. You will never guess that you are eating a “raw” scone, nor will any of your family or friends.
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I am!
Raw Lemon Scones with Blackberry Sage "Jam"
Serves 8
Scones
- 2 1/2 cups raw flaked oats, ground fine to oat flour
- 1/3 cup chia seeds
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, ground fine in food processor
- 1/2 cup coconut crystals (sugar)
- 2 lemons, zest and juice
- 1 cup almond milk
- Mix oat flour, chia seeds, ground macadamia nuts and coconut crystals together in large bowl.
- Whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest and almond milk. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Stir wet ingredients into dry. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Form into flat circle 1″ thick on non-stick. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Dehydrate at 145 for 45 minutes. Reduce heat to 115 and dehydrate for 7-8 hours separating and removing to a screen half way thorough dehydration.
Blackberry Sage Jam
- 1 pint blackberries (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried sage
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Process all ingredients in food processor or high-speed blender until puréed.
- Place in refrigerator 30 minutes to set up.
Nikki wrote on August 22, 2013
Thanks for ur quick reply! Will definitely have to make these. Yummo!
Carol wrote on August 22, 2013
Mmmmmm…… looks and sounds delightful! Thanks, Susan! 😀
Maya wrote on August 22, 2013
How long will the scones keep in the refrigerator? And the jam more importantly? thanks!
Susan wrote on August 22, 2013
Think of the jam as fresh berries since nothing has been done to “preserve” them. The scones will last at least a week.
Maya wrote on August 22, 2013
This sounds divine. Getting the ingredients TOMORROW because I need to taste this! I love the blackberry sage combination! Oh wow.
tami wrote on August 22, 2013
Just wondering if I could use flax seed instead of chia? I just picked a batch of blackberries this evening and could try this out tomorrow if flax works just as well (or I have dates to thicken the jam??). Thanks for taking the time to share your ideas and wonderful photos!
Susan wrote on August 22, 2013
I would think that flax would work…but it will impart a flavor. 🙂
Nikki wrote on August 22, 2013
Also can the berries be frozen and could you use the same jam recipe for other berries or fruit?
Susan wrote on August 22, 2013
I did this with fresh berries. Frozen berries will have more water in them. The recipe should work, you might have to add a little more or less chia depending on how “wet” the fruit is.
Nikki wrote on August 22, 2013
When it says reduce heat to 115 and dehydrate for 7-8… Does that mean minutes or hours? I recently got a dehydrator and I’m still getting my head around how to use it. Thanks Nikki
Susan wrote on August 22, 2013
Hours. 🙂
Chelsea // The Naked Fig wrote on August 22, 2013
I really need to get a dehydrator because these look so good!
Kristin wrote on August 22, 2013
Wheres the sage ingredient? =) these sound amazinggg…. i need to get a dehydrator first
Susan wrote on August 22, 2013
Its in the blackberry jam. 🙂