Peach Scones
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 468kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced fresh peaches (about 2 medium) peel intact
- 2 ½ cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar plus additional to sprinkle tops
- 3 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup frozen unsalted butter finely grated
- ¾ cup heavy cream or buttermilk (not fat free)
- 2 large eggs, beaten (use one for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
- Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoon heavy cream plus additional as needed to thin
- few drops almond or vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon toasted sliced almonds for garnishing optional
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Set aside.
- In a medium size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add butter, tossing to evenly distribute.
- Add peaches, mxing to coat with flour. Make a well in the center.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, 1 egg, vanilla and almond extracts. Pour into dry ingredients, mixing until fully moistened.
- Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Turn to coat with flour, if sticky. Press into roughly an 8 inch circle ¾-1 inch thick. Use a sharp knife dipped in flour to cut into even wedges.
- Place onto baking sheet side by side leaving around ½ inch between. Brush tops with egg and sprinkle with additional granulated sugar. (Chill for 30 minutes or freeze for 20 minutes.)
- Bake for 23-25 minutes or until golden. Use a sharp knife to cut between to separate scones. Let cool while you make the glaze.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, cream, and almond extract. Drizzle over warm scones (not hot) and garnish with toasted almonds, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 468kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 455mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1049IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg