Here's a different way to add fruit to scones. Dates work so well but you can also use dried apricots or cranberries. By stewing the fruit first you can add a bunch more flavour with spices and juice. You can also make the date mixture ahead of time.

Date filling:

2 c dates, chopped

grated rind of 1 orange

1/2 c orange juice (or water)

2 tsp mixed spice (I used my chai spice blend)

2 Tbsp brown or coconut sugar

2 Tbsp honey or jam

25 g butter

Dough:

2 c self-raising flour (or plain flour with 2 tsp bak...