Almond Ginger Pear Scones

Almond Ginger Pear Scones are a simple method to blend scones with nuts and fruit. These are truly amazing and everybody loves them. Not only that but they are ready within 20 minutes. The flaked almonds give a lovely crunch while the diced pear pieces are still moist and sweet. Serve with breakfast, brunch or as a snack.

Almond Ginger Pear Scones

A massive method to blend scones with nuts and fruit. These are truly amazing and everybody loves them.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bread, Fruit, Nuts, Pears

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 portions

Calories: 336kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter cut into chunks
• 3/4 cup pears dried/diced
• 1/2 cup almonds flaked, toasted , divided
• 1/3 cup candied ginger chopped
• 2/3 cup buttermilk
• 1 large eggs beaten, free range
• caster sugar for glaze

Instructions

• Heat oven to 425 degrees.
• In large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2 cups all purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup butter
• Add the pears, 1/3 cup of the almonds and the candied ginger; toss. Mix in buttermilk just to blend.
  3/4 cup pears, 1/2 cup almonds, 1/3 cup candied ginger, 2/3 cup buttermilk
• Gather into a ball and gently knead 3 or 4 times on lightly floured surface. Pat or roll out 3/4-inch thick. Cut out circles with 2 1/2- to 3-inch round cutter, rerolling scraps as needed.
• Place on baking sheet, spacing apart. Brush tops with egg, sprinkle with remaining almonds, dividing equally, and sprinkle with sugar.
  1 large eggs, caster sugar
• Bake in center of oven 12 to 15 minutes until springy to the touch and lightly browned. Remove to rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 30g