CHERRY ALMOND STREUSEL SCONES

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My kids and I love to mix the ingredients together and turn out these delicious scones. The tart cherries and the brown sugar and almond streusel complement the tender scones perfectly. -Teresa Ralston, New Albany, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup dried cherries
STREUSEL:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon cold butter
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the cream, egg and extract; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cherries. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. , For streusel, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle over dough. , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Batsa Md
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These scones look delicious! I'll have to add them to my list of recipes to try.


Akewi Ogo Official
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I'm not sure about the combination of cherries and almonds, but I'm willing to try it.


Margaret Rodger Minnis
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This recipe looks easy enough to follow. I might give it a try.


Romiz Uddin
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I'm definitely going to try making these scones this weekend.


blivets
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These scones sound like the perfect breakfast or snack.


Saeed Murad
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but these look really good.


Principal Greene
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These scones look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Lynn Underwood
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones didn't turn out as good as the ones in the picture.


Cutie 333
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Mohid Sahib
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I loved the combination of cherries and almonds in these scones. They were so moist and flavorful.


M Madam baby
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These scones were delicious! The streusel topping was my favorite part.


Mandela Ayii
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I've made these scones several times now, and they're always a hit. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Juan Guia
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These scones were so easy to make and turned out beautifully! I used fresh cherries from my backyard, and they were the perfect addition to the scones. My family loved them!


Kamrunnahar mony397 Kamrunnahar mony397
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were amazing! The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavors were perfectly balanced. I especially loved the streusel topping.


Hannah Nene
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These scones were a delightful morning treat! The combination of sweet cherries and nutty almonds was perfect, and the streusel topping added a wonderful crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.