Ingredients
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.
Last Step:
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❄️ 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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
