There’s nothing quite like a fresh batch of scones topped with cream and jam - but which do you put first?
To solve this centuries-old argument, M&S has launched a strawberry-flavoured clotted cream so you don’t have to decide.
M&S tweeted on Wednesday: “What comes first – jam or cream? Now you don’t have to choose thanks to our new strawberry-flavoured clotted cream. It’s a sweet scone game changer – and it’s in store now. 🍓”
The new product is made with Jersey and Guernsey milk and is £2.50 for 200g. M&S recommends its served with strawberries and scones.
The supermarket added: “Whether you do it the Cornish way or the Devonshire way, the age-old debate of what to top a scone with first, often results in a heated debate over a cup of Earl Grey. Until now!
“M&S introduces the first ever product to silence both parties, by combining jam with clotted cream and making one ultimate afternoon tea delight.”
Cornish residents have always put jam first while those in Devon start with the clotted cream.
Comedian Dawn French, who lives in Cornwall, weighed in on the matter, retweeting M&S’ announcement and adding: “There’s hell on! Am mobilising the Cornish Barbarian Horde.... we will not rest til this battle is won & our cream is safe again... appalling.”
A poll from YouGov in 2016 found that 61 per cent of Brits think it should be done the Cornish way, with jam first. But we’ll let you decide.
