Scone recipe includes sparkling wine

Make New Year’s Day extra special for 2019. As a special treat for New Year’s Day, create this enticing recipe for scones which includes bacon and blue cheese. The recipe is from J Vineyards & Winery in Healdsburg, California and also calls for sparkling wine and Pinot Noir. Typically scones are served with afternoon tea; however, I think that the addition of bacon would make it a great item for breakfast!

Cheers!
Kathy

Scones with Bacon & Blue Cheese Fig Jam

Serves: Makes 32 scones

Ingredients

Ingredients for Scones

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
3 oz. cold butter
1 egg
½ cup cream
½ cup bacon, (15 slices), diced and cooked
½ cup crumbled blue cheese

Ingredients for Fig Jam

1-1/2 cups J Brut Rose
1-1/2 cups J Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
3 cups water
12 ounces figs, diced
2 cups sugar
½ cup lemon juice
Bouquet Garni: 2 sticks cinnamon, 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon allspice, 2 teaspoons cloves

Directions

Directions for Scones

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Add butter and mix well. Add egg and remaining ingredients; mix to combine. Place batter on floured surface and shape into 32 (1/2 inch thick) triangles. Bake in preheated 425-degree oven for 12 minutes.

Directions for Fig Jam

Simmer ingredients in a saucepan for 45 minutes or until thick, stirring as mixture thickens. Remove bouquet garni; refrigerate jam until ready to use. Makes about 16 ounces. Serve with Scones.

Suggested Pairing:

• Sparkling Wines

Recipe provided by J Vineyards & Winery, Healdsburg, California.