Description
A delightful recipe for Maple Spice Scones with Pecans, featuring a perfect blend of warm spices and sweet maple flavor, enhanced by the crunch of candied pecans.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (240 grams)
- Baking powder: 1 tablespoon (15 grams)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2.5 grams)
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon (1.25 grams)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams)
- Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (115 grams), cold and cubed
- Maple syrup: 1/3 cup (80 ml)
- Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120 ml)
- Candied pecans: 1/2 cup (75 grams), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the maple syrup and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped candied pecans and turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut into 8 wedges or use a round cutter.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the scones cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freeze scones for longer storage, wrapped individually for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maple Spice Scones, Scone Recipe, Baking, Pecans, Breakfast