Description
These Pumpkin Pie Scones blend the cozy flavors of pumpkin and warm spices into a tender, flaky baked treat perfect for fall mornings or afternoon tea. Made with a simple dough enriched with pumpkin purée and baked to golden perfection, then topped with a sweet maple glaze and a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra seasonal flair.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Powdered Confectioners Sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Canned Pumpkin Purée
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (plus more for brushing)
For Glaze and Topping
- Maple Sugar (to taste)
- Ground Cinnamon (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) so it’s ready to bake the scones to a perfect golden crisp.
- Mix Dry Ingredients. Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and granulated sugar in a large bowl to evenly combine and aerate the mixture.
- Cut in Butter. Using a pastry cutter or two forks, cut the unsalted butter into the dry mix until the butter is distributed in pea-sized chunks. This helps create flaky layers in the scones.
- Add Wet Ingredients. Pour in the heavy cream and canned pumpkin purée, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the scones tender.
- Shape Dough. Turn the dough onto a floured surface, press it into a rectangle shape. Cut the rectangle in half, then in half again, creating four squares. Cut each square diagonally to form triangular scones.
- Prepare for Baking. Place the triangles on a greased baking sheet and brush the tops with a little additional heavy cream to encourage browning.
- Bake. Bake the scones in the preheated oven for 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered confectioners sugar with maple sugar and heavy cream in small increments until you achieve a smooth, drizzle-able glaze.
- Glaze and Sprinkle. Once the scones have cooled slightly, drizzle them with the maple glaze and sprinkle with ground cinnamon to taste for a spicy-sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Do not overwork the dough to prevent tough scones.
- Butter should be cold for best texture.
- Adjust maple sugar and cream in the glaze to reach your preferred sweetness and consistency.
- Serve the scones fresh and slightly warm for the best flavor experience.
- Make sure to cool the scones before glazing to avoid melting the sugar glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin pie scones, pumpkin scones, fall baking, pumpkin dessert, spiced scones, maple glazed scones, pumpkin spice
