October: The Pumpkin Season

Introduction

October is the start of the squash and pumpkin season, when beautiful British produce begins to appear in shops and markets. Firm-fleshed pumpkin or squash is needed here, not the scrapings from large Halloween lanterns which tend to have a high water content.

Recipe for Honey Pumpkin Scones

This recipe uses grated butter (rather than the usual rubbing method) and it gives a wonderfully light-textured scone with a crispy buttery base. These come together in minutes and may only last the same amount of time when fresh out of the oven! They are delicious with butter and a drizzle of your best honey but also pair well with cheese or soup because they are not overly sweet.