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4 oranges 2 lemons 2 grapefruit 2 1/2 quarts water 7 pounds granulated sugar Boil fruit whole in the water for 1/2 hour. Cool and remove pulp. Put skins and all through a grinder, then measure back into the pot and add water to make 3 quarts. Boil for 45 minutes. Add sugar. Boil again [...]

The specialty of Devonshire, England, is clotted cream. Traditional English cream teas consist of clotted cream and preserves spread on scones. This is an easy homemade version that can be prepared several days in advance. 2 cups sour cream 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, sifted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Stir together sour cream, sugar and vanilla [...]

From the kitchen of Fionn D. – Scottsdale, Arizona Your tea party will be a great hit with these wonderful scones! 8 ounces self-rising flour 1 1/2 ounces butter (at room temperature) 1/4 pint milk 1 1/2 tablespoons refined sugar A pinch of salt A little extra flour 2 ounces raisins (or more if you [...]

Use a proper china pot. Warm the pot. Using fresh water, pour onto China, Indian or Ceylon (Sri Lanka) tea leaves. Use one teaspoon of tea leaves per person and one teaspoon for the pot. Leave the tea to brew for 5 minutes (no longer), then serve with milk or lemon. Filter off the leaves [...]

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs Ground nutmeg (optional) Stir together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside. Beat butter with an electric mixer [...]

These are lacy, British tea-time favorites. Fill the cookies just before serving so that they remain crisp. 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup dark corn syrup 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 teaspoons brandy 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup chilled whipping cream 2 tablespoons confectioners? sugar 1 tablespoon brandy [...]

The English use golden syrup. Try it if you can find it at a specialty store. 1 cup unbleached flour 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground ginger 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 tablespoons margarine 2 tablespoons maple syrup or golden syrup Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Sift flour, ginger and baking [...]

This is served at high tea in England. It is a very highly prized recipe that was brought to the United States from Woldingham, England in 1936. 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 eggs 2 scant cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup white raisins or currants 12 [...]

3 tablespoons warm water 1 package yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 cup milk 4 tablespoons butter, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups flour 1 egg Combine water, yeast and sugar. Let stand until bubbly, about 5 minutes. Heat milk, 1 tablespoon of the butter and salt in a saucepan over low heat just [...]

The famous British "cream tea" offers thick, clotted Devonshire cream to spread on the scones. They are wonderful with butter and jam. 1/3 cup butter, margarine or shortening 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup currants or raisins 4 to [...]