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Scones. Jam then cream or cream then jam? I have solved it.

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IncompleteSenten · 07/05/2024 13:42

In the interests of science, I put it to the test.

Jam first then cream or cream first then jam.

After extensive testing, I am happy to confirm that it makes no fucking difference whatsoever.

However, in the interests of science I will repeat the tests later on.

Oh, and just because I like to kick shit off on here...

It's scone to rhyme with throne, bone and zone.

No debate.

Scones. Jam then cream or cream then jam? I have solved it.
Scones. Jam then cream or cream then jam? I have solved it.
OP posts:
YeahComeOnThen · 07/05/2024 16:52

whatisontk · 07/05/2024 13:43

Jam first because then you can load the cream on top. Jam slides off of you out loads of cream on first

Exactly this!! I don't care that the cream is 'supposed' to first because of the fat being on the scone. I don't even care which'eats best'. I simply care about keeping them both on utopia!

@IncompleteSenten however, considerable testing is totally reasonable, as long as the teapot is regularly topped up!!

Nicebloomers · 07/05/2024 16:51

mrsbyers · 07/05/2024 16:48

Cream is just immature butter so that goes first then jam - obvious really no one makes toast by putting jam on then butter

Voice of reason.

Also scone rhymes with cone.

i had one today so i must know. Also husband does jam first and he’s universally incorrect.

mrsbyers · 07/05/2024 16:48

Cream is just immature butter so that goes first then jam - obvious really no one makes toast by putting jam on then butter

SoupChicken · 07/05/2024 16:47

I heard someone at the next table having this discussion in a National Trust cafe at the weekend and I groaned without realising I was doing it out loud, it’s such a tedious conversation, why does it matter, it all goes down the same way?!

Matildahoney · 07/05/2024 16:47

Jam first, or lemon curd, no butter, then half a tub of Rodda's.
And scone as in gone!

OlderGlaswegianLivingInDevon · 07/05/2024 16:45

Clotted cream first as you are having it instead of butter.
Jam would start to sink into the scone.

pronounced scone to rhyme with gone.

StarsHideYourFir3s · 07/05/2024 16:44

HappiestSleeping · 07/05/2024 16:42

@IncompleteSenten what is your AIBU?

"AIBU if I piss off AIBU pedants?"

HappiestSleeping · 07/05/2024 16:42

@IncompleteSenten what is your AIBU?

KaitlynFairchild · 07/05/2024 16:42

Thank you for your hard work on this scientific analysis. Hours of your life have been nobly sacrificed for our benefit. We'd be nominating you for the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square if not for your embarrassing relative.

Having said this, there is always further work to be done. Some incorrect restaurants have taken to serving sticky toffee pudding with toffee ice cream rather than vanilla - have you given any thoughts to your next thesis?

CutthroatDruTheViolent · 07/05/2024 16:40

It's scone rhyming with gone otherwise the joke doesn't work!

And I say cream first, because cream is just early butter. Cream with a knife and a dollop of jam (raspberry, seeded please) with a spoon.

If you don't agree you're wrong. Soz.

Purplebunnie · 07/05/2024 16:38

UtterlyOtterly · 07/05/2024 13:50

Actually, the most important thing is that the jam is homemade. None of that supermarket gunk.

We used to go regularly to one purveyor of cream teas. The strawberry jam was fantastic. I asked if it was home made it was just so good.

Nope it was bulk bought from the wholesaler, they showed me the jar.

Still one of the best cream teas around I've had in Cornwall

NewGreenDuck · 07/05/2024 16:33

Clotted cream first, jam on top, eat each half separately. And it rhymes with gone. Sorted!

Mothership4two · 07/05/2024 16:13

SurelySmartie · 07/05/2024 15:44

It totally depends on what type of cream! You cannot spread clotted cream on jam.

Been eating scones for 50+ years and have never had a problem. You are obviously not using enough cream - you need a girt big dollop!

GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 07/05/2024 16:09

I'm still traumatised by the last thread on this, but I would like to offer, for consideration of the house, the following:

Honey first, then cream. (Proper clotted cream, and as much as physics allows, plus a smidge more)

I know, I know, but I had it a while ago againt some serious reservations as a proper Cornish woman and Oh. My. God. It was amazing.

Splits can fuck off though. Most disappointing thing in creation.

Beezknees · 07/05/2024 16:08

Cream first. Cream is thicker than jam so when you spread it over jam it just looks messy.

TallulahBetty · 07/05/2024 16:07

Cream then jam. The cream is instead of butter - you wouldn't put butter on top of jam would you you animal

CharlieDickens · 07/05/2024 16:07

I just don't understand scones anyway. Too heavy for a snack and not substantial enough for a meal. They just don't fit into a neat category for anything. Just what are they?

spicysamosahotcupoftea · 07/05/2024 16:05

That's settled. I'm getting scones with jam and cream (jam first!) tomorrow for breakfast 😁

MyNameIsBatty · 07/05/2024 16:02

Anyone else find that the amount of cream you usually get is so disappointing? I gave up on cafe/tea room cream teas as there is never enough cream for both halves, or maybe I'm just greedy!

DramaLlamaBangBang · 07/05/2024 15:57

whatisontk · 07/05/2024 13:43

Jam first because then you can load the cream on top. Jam slides off of you out loads of cream on first

This. Cream first makes no sense ( sorry Devon or Cornwall) I've always put clotted cream on jam. It helps it stick

Hedonism · 07/05/2024 15:53

BarnacleBeasley · 07/05/2024 13:54

Cream is not the lightest if it is clotted cream. So: if clotted cream, put loads of cream on first, then blob the jam on top using a teaspoon. If whipped cream, obviously that's disappointing but you'll just have to put it on top of the jam or it'll get squashed.

Rhymes with gone.

This is the correct answer. Ten points.

The end.

RumJerrySailorRum · 07/05/2024 15:49

Don't care how it's pronounced.....I use both!

But, its butter, jam (preferably seedless, so more like a jelly) clotted cream then fresh strawberries.

I'm Yorkshire!

DisforDarkChocolate · 07/05/2024 15:49

I do one side of each, just to be fair.

takealettermsjones · 07/05/2024 15:47

SurelySmartie · 07/05/2024 15:44

It totally depends on what type of cream! You cannot spread clotted cream on jam.

"Spread"? You mean ladle?

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 07/05/2024 15:46

Butter (optional), then jam, then cream. And YABVU on the pronunciation. Rhyming it with 'throne' is very Hyacinth Bucket.