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Pumpkin Scones

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🎃 This Classic Pumpkin Scones Recipe offers warm spices and flaky texture, perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch.
🍁 The sweet maple glaze adds a delightful finish that makes these scones irresistibly tasty and comforting.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour

2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of allspice, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, plus cinnamon)

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, frozen

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream, divided

1 large egg

1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (with excess moisture blotted)

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

coarse sugar for sprinkling on top

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/3 cup pure maple syrup

1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar

Pinch of salt, to taste

Instructions

1-Preheat the oven to 400°F (approximately 204°C). Place the oven rack in the middle-lower position and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

2-In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

3-Grate the frozen butter and incorporate it into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, fork, or fingers, until pea-sized crumbs form.

4-In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup heavy cream, egg, blotted pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.

5-Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until moistened, avoiding over-mixing.

6-With floured hands, form the dough into a ball and flatten it into an 8-inch disc. Cut the disc into 8 equal wedges.

7-Arrange the scones 2 inches apart on the baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining 2 tablespoons of heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.

8-Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned.

9-While baking, melt the butter and maple syrup over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in confectioners’ sugar and salt to make the glaze.

10-Drizzle the warm glaze over the warm scones.

11-Serve immediately. Leftovers can be kept up to 2 days at room temperature or refrigerated.

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Notes

❄️ Use frozen grated butter to create flaky scones with crisp edges.
🎃 Blot pumpkin puree to prevent excess moisture and spreading.
🥛 Avoid substituting heavy cream with milk or non-dairy milk to maintain texture and flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scone