Fresh Pear Spice Scones
Servings Prep Time
8scones 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 30minutes
Servings Prep Time
8scones 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
20minutes 30minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place parchment on sheet pan and set aside. Cut butter into 1/2 inch cubes and place back in the fridge.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients and whisk until ingredients are incorporated. Add the cold butter to dry ingredients and using a pastry cutter, cut (mix) the cold butter into the flour. Stop mixing when the butter resembles the size of large peas. *** If you don’t have a pastry cutter, you can simply use a food processor and pulse about five times to cut the butter into the dough.
  3. Next, add the vanilla and heavy cream to butter/flour mixture and with a wooden spoon mix gently. The dough will be sticky and shaggy looking. *** Again for food processor, add heavy cream and pulse a few times until dough holds together in a small thick clump.
  4. Add the chopped pear and gently mix. Turn dough and a lightly floured surface, with your hands bring it together and pat into a 7 inch circle. With a sharp knife cut the dough into 8 equal wedges and transfer onto baking sheet. **important, place scones in the fridge for about 20-30 minutes before baking.
  5. When scones are ready to bake, brush the tops of the scones with heavy cream- a tablespoon or so should be enough. Sprinkle some sugar and into the oven they go. Bake for about 18-20 minutes until firm to the touch and golden brown.