Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our pumpkin scones paired with a luscious berry butter. These delectable scones are a perfect balance of autumnal spices and rich pumpkin flavor, while the berry butter adds a vibrant burst of sweetness and tang. These homemade treats are easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy brunch, an afternoon snack, or a special holiday gathering. Our recipe includes step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure perfect scones every time, along with variations for different types of berries and additional glaze options.
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CLASSIC PUMPKIN SCONES
Deliciously spiced classic pumpkin scones are flaky and soft with perfectly crumbly edges. Top with coarse sugar for extra crunch and maple icing for extra decadence!
Provided by Sally
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Adjust baking rack to the middle-low position. Line 1 or 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mat(s). If making mini scones, I use 2 baking sheets. Set aside.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt together in a large bowl. Grate the frozen butter (I use a box grater). Add the grated butter to the flour mixture and combine it with a pastry cutter, a fork, or your fingers until the mixture comes together in pea-sized crumbs. Set aside.
- Whisk 1/3 cup (75ml) heavy cream, the egg, blotted pumpkin (see note), brown sugar, and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Drizzle it over the flour mixture and then mix it all together until everything appears moistened.
- With floured hands, work the dough into a ball as best you can and transfer onto a floured work surface. Press into a neat 8-inch disc and, with a very sharp knife, cut into 8 equal wedges. To make smaller scones, press dough into two 5-inch discs and cut each into 8 equal wedges. (Larger scones are pictured in this blog post.)
- Place scones at least 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet(s). Using a pastry brush, brush scones with remaining heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired. (Gives a nice crunch!)
- Bake the larger scones for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. If you made 16 smaller scones, bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes as you prepare the icing.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and maple syrup together, whisking occasionally. Once the butter has melted, remove from heat and whisk in the sifted confectioners' sugar. Taste and add a pinch of salt if desired. Drizzle over warm scones.
- Scones are best enjoyed right away, though leftover scones keep well at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 2 extra days.
PUMPKIN SCONES WITH BERRY BUTTER
These delightful scones are perfect on a cold winter day with a steaming hot cup of coffee. They also make a wonderful hostess gift arranged in a basket. -Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 8 scones (about 1/2 cup butter).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place cranberries in a small bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and chop. In a small bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and cranberries; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pie spice, salt and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, pumpkin and milk; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in pecans if desired. , Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges; separate wedges and place on a greased baking sheet. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with berry butter.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PUMPKIN SCONES WITH BROWN BUTTER GLAZE
Awesome, moist scones made with the seasonal favorite pumpkin and topped off with a mouth-watering brown butter glaze.
Provided by RainbowJewels
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ground ginger, and ground cloves together in a bowl. Cut unsalted butter chunks into flour mixture with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; make a well in the center.
- Pour pumpkin puree, yogurt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the well in flour mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms. Mix pecans into dough.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat into two equal-size circles. Cut each circle into 8 wedges; transfer to a baking stone or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake scones in the preheated oven until firm to the touch and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat until butter is foaming and nut-brown in color, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Beat brown butter, confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until sugar is dissolved and glaze is shiny, 3 to 4 minutes, adding more milk as necessary. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 304.1 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
MOIST PUMPKIN SCONES
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin and 1/2 cup milk. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough in half. Pat each portion into an 8-in. circle; cut each into 8 wedges. Separate wedges and place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Brush with remaining milk. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks; cool for 10 minutes. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over scones. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 348mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
PUMPKIN-CRANBERRY SCONES WITH WHIPPED MAPLE BUTTER
Steps:
- For the scones: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, pumpkin and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the wet mixture to the dry along with the cranberries and candied ginger. Mix until it is all just combined (do not over-mix or the scones will be tough).
- Transfer to a lightly-floured surface and knead the dough gently 4 or 5 times. Pat the dough into a circle that is about 8 inches round and about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut the circle in half, and then cut each half into 4 pie-shaped wedges (triangles). Place the scones on the baking sheet and brush the tops with the heavy cream.
- Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a baking rack for 15 minutes before serving.
- For the butter: Meanwhile, combine the cream, maple syrup and sea salt in the chilled bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on low speed at first, then once the mixture begins to thicken, increase the speed and whip until light and fluffy and has turned into butter. Don't over-mix the butter or it will break.
PUMPKIN SCONES WITH BERRY BUTTER
This recipe would be great the morning after Thanksgiving. They are also great for breakfast, or just as a snack. Enjoy
Provided by Purdy Good Cook
Categories Scones
Time 27m
Yield 12 12, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a mixing bowl combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. With a pastry blender cut in the 1/2 cup chilled margarine or butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in the center of dry mixture; set aside.
- 2. In another bowl combine egg, pumpkin, and milk. Add egg mixture all at once to dry mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened.
- 3. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead dough by folding and pressing gently for 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth. Pat dough into an 8-inch circle. Cut into 12 wedges.
- 4. Place wedges 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. If desired, brush tops with additional milk. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Remove scones from baking sheet and cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Serve warm with Berry Butter. Makes 12 scones.
- For Berry Butter: In a small bowl combine dried cranberries or dried blueberries and boiling water. Let stand 10 minutes. Drain well and finely chop berries. Stir together the 1/2 cup margarine or butter, powdered sugar, and the cranberries or blueberries. Cover and let chill at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend. Makes 3/4 cup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 348.8, Carbohydrate 26.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 6.9, Protein 3.5
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree. You can make your own puree by roasting a pumpkin or by using canned pumpkin puree.
- Be sure to chill the dough before baking. This will help the scones to hold their shape.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
- To make the berry butter, simply combine softened butter, powdered sugar, and fresh berries in a food processor or blender. You can use any type of berries you like.
- Serve the scones warm with berry butter and enjoy!
Conclusion:
These pumpkin scones with berry butter are the perfect fall treat. They're moist, flavorful, and have a delicious pumpkin spice flavor. The berry butter adds a sweet and tart flavor that complements the scones perfectly. Whether you're serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these scones are sure to be a hit.
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