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Nowadays of course its function has grown to become something different altogether. Visions of scones sitting comfortably with decorative china tea sets and silver spoons spring to mind. The apex of the English afternoon tea. Most frequently served with strawberry jam and clotted jersey cream. Additionally you could sample other jams or marmalade, and butter if clotted cream is difficult to come by.

The English are quite adamant in their ways in regards to tea, and as such savoury scones are perhaps viewed as a bit 'out there'. However, if you gaze in other places, like the USA, you will find several unique innovations. These include cheese scones, cinnamon scones, blueberry scones, chocolate scones, and in all likelihood almost every other chopped fruit variety imaginable.