Description
At their core, scones are a classic baked good with origins in British cuisine, often enjoyed with tea. But these Roasted Pear and Vanilla Bean Scones with Salty Honey Glaze take the traditional scone to a whole new level.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large firm pears, peeled, cored, and diced (about 800g)
- 160g unsalted butter, diced and frozen for 15 min
- 600g all-purpose flour
- 5 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 210g whole milk, divided (plus extra if needed)
- 150g honey
- Flaky sea salt, for finishing
Instructions
- Roast the pears:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Spread diced pears on a lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 15–20 min until slightly caramelized and moisture is reduced.
- Cool completely.
- Make the scone dough:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Rub in frozen butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in vanilla bean paste and ¾ of the milk.
- Gently fold in roasted pear chunks.
- Add remaining milk as needed to bring dough together—avoid overmixing.
- Shape & bake:
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a rough disk.
- Cut into 8 wedges and place on a lined baking tray.
- Brush tops with milk.
- Bake at 200°C (390°F) for 20–25 min until golden and firm.
- Make the salty honey glaze:
- In a small saucepan, gently boil honey for 1 min (don’t overcook).
- Drizzle over warm scones.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Notes
These scones are best enjoyed warm, fresh out of the oven, with a dollop of clotted cream or a drizzle of honey. For an extra touch, sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly to bring back their fresh-baked flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: Moderate
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