Maple Glazed Pumpkin Scones Recipe
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent the scones from sticking and to ensure even browning.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Ensure there are no large clumps of spices so the flavor is distributed evenly.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. This step is crucial for a flaky texture.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Make sure the egg is fully incorporated into the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the center of the dry ingredients. Gently fold the mixture together with a spatula just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix, as this will make the scones tough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times to bring it together, then pat it into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut the circle into 8 even wedges.
- Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them. Brush the tops lightly with a little bit of heavy cream. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the scones cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and enough milk or cream to reach a thick but pourable consistency. Once the scones are warm but not hot, drizzle the glaze generously over the tops.