Dried Cherry Scones Recipe

Name: Dried Cherry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 2 cups flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 6 tablespoons shortening; 1 egg, well beaten; 1/3 cup half-and-half; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons apricot nectar; Topping; 1 tablespoon half-and-half; 2 teaspoons sugar

Servings: persons

Dough
2 cups flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
6 tablespoons shortening
1 egg, well beaten
1/3 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup dried cherries
2 tablespoons brandy or 2 tablespoons apricot nectar
Topping
1 tablespoon half-and-half
2 teaspoons sugar

1
Combine 1/2 cup of dried cherries (or other dried fruit) with 2 tablespoons brandy or apricot nectar.
2
Let stand for 15 minutes.
3
Combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, salt, baking powder).
4
Cut the shortening into the dry ingredients well.
5
Add pecans.
6
Make a 'hole' in the center of the dried mixture.
7
Stir together well beaten egg and half-and-half.
8
Add egg and fruit mixtures to dry ingredients all at once.
9
Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
10
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
11
Knead for 12 to 15 strokes.
12
Form dough into a 7 inch circle, and cut into 8 wedges.
13
Place scones 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
14
Brush tops with 1 tbsp half-and-half, sprinkle with 2 tsp sugar.
15
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes.
16
Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
17
Serve warm with maple-nut butter posted on this site, if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 2 cups flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Dried Cherry 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.

Dried Cherry Scones

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