Almond-Ginger-Pear Scones Recipe

Name: Almond-Ginger-Pear Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, cut into 8 or 10 chunks; 3/4 cup diced dried pear half; 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and divided; 1/3 cup chopped candied ginger; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1 egg, beaten, for tops; additional sugar, for tops

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, cut into 8 or 10 chunks
3/4 cup diced dried pear half
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and divided
1/3 cup chopped candied ginger
2/3 cup buttermilk
1 egg, beaten, for tops
additional sugar, for tops

1
Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
2
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.
3
Add the pears, 1/3 cup of the almonds and the candied ginger. Toss to mix them inches Mix in buttermilk just to blend. Gather into a ball and gently knead 3 or 4 times on a lightly floured surface.
4
Pat or roll out 3/4 inch thick. Cut out circles with 2 1/2- to 3-inch round cutter, rerolling scraps as needed.
5
Place on baking sheet, spacing apart. Brush tops with egg, sprinkle with remaining almonds, dividing equally, and sprinkle with sugar.
6
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. Makes 12 scones.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, and more.

Yes, Almond-Ginger-Pear Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond-Ginger-Pear Scones

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