Description
Indulge in Scrumptious Roasted Pear and Vanilla Bean Scones with Salty Honey Glaze, a delightful treat that perfectly balances the sweetness of roasted pears and aromatic vanilla with a touch of salty glaze. These scones are fluffy, buttery, and an absolute must-try for breakfast or afternoon tea. Easy to make at home, they promise to elevate any gathering or quiet moment with their irresistible flavor and warm, comforting texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup roasted pears (approximately 2 medium pears)
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 3 tbsp honey (for glaze)
- Sea salt flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel, core, and chop pears into small pieces. Toss them with honey and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until combined.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, whisk together heavy cream and vanilla bean paste. Add to the flour mixture along with cooled roasted pears; stir until just combined.
- On a floured surface, shape dough into a disc about one inch thick. Cut into wedges or desired shapes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; drizzle with salty honey glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg