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Roasted Pear and Vanilla Bean Scones

Roasted Pear and Vanilla Bean Scones for Cozy Mornings

Try these Roasted Pear and Vanilla Bean Scones, a perfect sweet indulgence for cozy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder essential for leavening
  • 1 teaspoon salt use kosher salt for best results
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter can use vegan butter for dairy-free option
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy works
  • 2 pears roasted pears ripe pears yield optimal flavor
  • 1/2 bean vanilla bean (seeds or extract) substitute with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
For the Salty Honey Glaze
  • 1/4 cup honey adjust for taste preference
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt can substitute with kosher salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter
  • whisk
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Dice the pears into small chunks, spread them on a baking sheet, and roast for 10-15 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cut the butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Stir in the sugar, milk, roasted pears, and vanilla until just combined.
  6. Turn the dough out, shape into a disc, and cut into 8 wedges. Transfer to the baking sheet.
  7. Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Whisk together the honey and flaky sea salt to prepare the glaze.
  9. Drizzle the glaze over the scones after cooling for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store scones in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze unglazed scones for up to 3 months.

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