Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in mixing bowl.
Add oil, honey and vanilla to bowl and mix until combined. Will be dry and somewhat crumbly.
Add hot water and mix to combine. Fold in raspberries with a spatula or large spoon.
Scoop out 1/3 c. of batter and place on baking sheet 1" apart. Melt 1 Tbsp. of butter and drizzle a little over top of each scone and spread with finger lightly. Sprinkle with sugar.
Bake approx. 18 min. Scones should be golden brown and firm to the touch. Let cool before removing from baking sheet, then store in airtight container.
(adapted from naturalhealingmag.com "Raspberry Scones" March 2010)