Description
Delightful Cherry Almond Scones perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea, combining sweet cherries and nutty almonds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the dried cherries and toasted almonds.
- Whisk together the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Pat into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into wedges or use a round cutter to shape.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix the powdered sugar with milk until smooth for the glaze. Drizzle over warm scones and serve.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or clotted cream. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg