How to Make Pear Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to baking, scones are a classic and versatile option that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Whether you're looking for a delicious breakfast treat, a sweet snack to pair with your afternoon tea, or a dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, scones are the perfect choice. And if you're a fan of fruity flavors, then you'll absolutely love these pear scones. They combine the buttery, crumbly texture of traditional scones with the sweet, juicy goodness of ripe pears.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ⅓ cup butter, chilled
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup chopped pear

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 scones

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Sift together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; cut in butter until mixture has a crumbly texture. Whisk together egg and half-and-half in a separate bowl; stir egg mixture into flour mixture until combined; stir in pear. Drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes; rest briefly on a cooling rack before serving.
  • Nutrition

    244 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 195mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 104mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 97mg