Best 7 Giant Apricot Walnut Scones Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Giant Apricot Walnut Scones, a perfect balance of sweet and nutty goodness. These colossal scones are bursting with plump, juicy apricots and crunchy walnuts, enveloped in a tender, flaky pastry. Drizzle them with a luscious apricot glaze for an irresistible finishing touch. But that's not all! This versatile recipe offers three additional variations to tantalize your taste buds. For a zesty twist, try the Lemon Blueberry Scones, where tangy blueberries and a hint of lemon zest create a refreshing symphony of flavors. If you prefer a classic combination, the Cranberry Orange Scones deliver a timeless harmony of tart cranberries and sweet orange zest. And for chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Chip Scones are an absolute dream, studded with rich chocolate chips and a decadent chocolate glaze. No matter your preference, these giant scones promise a delightful treat that will elevate any occasion.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

APRICOT SCONES



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Popular served with tea in Victorian days, scones are making a big comeback. Apricots and nuts are stirred into the batter in this recipe I baked for the theme shower. Spread with Devonshire cream, they delighted the bride-to-be and guests. -Robin Fuhrman, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones (1 cup cream).

Number Of Ingredients 16

DEVONSHIRE CREAM:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
SCONES:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
Jam of your choice

Steps:

  • For Devonshire cream, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , For scones, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the apricots, pecans and orange zest. With a fork, rapidly stir in 1 cup whipping cream just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Divide in half; shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 6-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining whipping cream., Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with Devonshire cream and jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APRICOT WALNUT SCONES



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These are my favorite scones. The cake flour and the little bit of extra sugar helps keep them light and tender. If you don't have the cake flour, just use 2 cups of regular flour. Handling the dough gently and only as much as necessary helps preserve the texture.

Provided by AnnaClarke

Categories     Scones

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 scones, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup pastry flour (cake flour)
1/3 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg
1/2 cup dried apricot, finely chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbs water

Steps:

  • Combine both flours, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture till it resembles large crumbs.
  • Coat apricot pieces with 1 or 2 tbs flour to keep from sticking together. Add apricots and walnuts to flour mixture.
  • In a separate container, beat 1 egg and mix with cream. Drizzle into flour mixture and mix gently. Turn out mixture onto lightly floured cutting board.
  • Gently knead dough just till it sticks together. Be sure to turn the dough on the board so it doesn't stick. Add a little more flour to the board if required. Pat or roll out dough to an approximate thickness of 3/4 inches thick. Cut out scones with a 2" floured cutter.
  • Place scones on a baking sheet. Lining sheet with parchment paper or silicone liner helps keeps bottoms from getting too dark.
  • If desired, brush tops of scones with mixture of 1 egg beaten with 1 tbs water.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack.

DRIED APRICOT SCONES



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup chopped dried California Apricots
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425degrees. Use an ungreased baking sheet. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl, stirring with a fork to mix well. Add the dried fruit. Still using a fork, stir in the cream and mix until the dough holds together in a rough mass (the dough will be quite sticky). Lightly flour a board and transfer the dough to it. Knead the dough 8 or 9 times. Pat into a circle about 10 inches round. For the glaze, spread the butter over the top and side of the circle of dough and sprinkle sugar on top. Cut circle into 12 wedges and place each piece on the baking sheet, allowing 1-inch between pieces. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.;\

GIANT APRICOT-WALNUT SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Brunch     Bake

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/3 cups heavy whipping cream
Powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400F. Whisk first 3 ingredients in large bowl. Stir in walnuts, apricots, and raisins. Add cream; stir with fork just to blend. Transfer dough to work surface sprinkled with powdered sugar. Knead dough until smooth, about 10 turns. Form dough into 1-inch-thick round. Cut into 6 wedges. Sift powdered sugar over. Transfer to baking sheet. Bake scones until golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. DO AHEAD Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cool completely, cover, and let stand at room temperature

APRICOT AND SALAMI SCONES



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 47m

Yield 10 to 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 7

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 (15-ounce) box plain scone mix (recommended: Ivy Cottage)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
20 dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, to yield about 1 cup
6 ounces salami, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 cup buttermilk, chilled

Steps:

  • Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine the scone mix and butter. Pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and add the apricots, salami, and thyme. Add the buttermilk and mix until a sticky dough forms. Place 1/3 cupfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the tops start to brown slightly, 16 to 18 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 20 minutes.

APRICOT SCONES



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Make a sweet apricot treat anytime! With this easy recipe, you'll have hot, delicious scones ready in minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 22m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
3 tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. Grease cookie sheet. Mix Bisquick, apricots, 3 tablespoons sugar, the whipping cream and egg until soft dough forms. Turn dough onto surface dusted with Bisquick; roll in Bisquick to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times.
  • Pat dough into 8-inch circle on cookie sheet (if dough is sticky, dip fingers into Bisquick). Brush dough with milk; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut into 8 wedges but do not separate.
  • Bake about 12 minutes or until golden brown; carefully seperate wedges. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg

WALNUT SCONES



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Serve up these savoury, nutty homemade scones with soft goat's cheese and fig jam for an easy picnic treat

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Afternoon tea, Snack, Supper

Time 35m

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

225g self-raising flour , plus extra for dusting
1 tsp baking powder
50g butter , cubed
50g walnuts , finely chopped, plus 6 walnut halves for the tops
125-150ml whole milk
1 egg , beaten
soft goat's cheese , to serve (optional)
fig jam , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and lightly dust a baking sheet with flour. Mix the flour, baking powder and a good pinch of salt in a large bowl. Add the butter and rub together with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add the chopped walnuts and the milk, mix together using a cutlery knife until clumping together, then tip onto your work surface and squash together to form a ball - try not to work the dough too much or your scones will be heavy. Flatten the dough a little with your hand to make a disc roughly 3cm thick, then use a sharp knife to cut into 6 triangles.
  • Transfer to a baking sheet, brush with a little beaten egg, then place a walnut half on each scone. Bake for 15 mins until golden and puffed, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve with soft goat's cheese and fig jam, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use cold butter: This will help to create flaky layers in the scones.
  • Grate the butter: This will help to distribute it more evenly throughout the dough.
  • Do not overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the scones from spreading too much.
  • Brush the scones with milk before baking: This will help to give them a golden brown crust.
  • Serve the scones warm: Scones are best served warm, fresh out of the oven.

Conclusion:

Giant apricot walnut scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect scones every time. So next time you are looking for a special breakfast or snack, give these giant apricot walnut scones a try!

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