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Peach Scones with a white glaze, cooling on a wire rack, with fresh peaches.

Peach Scones

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
Treat yourself to this Peach Scones recipe. Tender, buttery, and studded with juicy peaches, they're finished with a sweet, creamy glaze.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American, british
Servings 8 scones
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced fresh peeled peaches
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a non-stick baking mat.
  • Mix dry ingredients by whisking together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
    Peach Scones
  • Cut in butter by using a pastry blender or your fingers to work the cold butter into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    Peach Scones
  • Combine wet ingredients in a separate bowl, whisking together 1 cup of heavy cream and vanilla extract.
    Peach Scones
  • Form the dough by adding the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring just until it comes together. Fold in the peaches gently.
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  • Shape the scones by placing the dough on a floured surface, forming a circle about 1-inch thick, and cutting it into 8 wedges.
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  • Chill the scones by placing them on the baking sheet and freezing for 15-20 minutes. Preheat your oven to 400°F during this time.
    Peach Scones
  • Bake the scones by brushing them with the remaining heavy cream and baking until golden brown, about 18 minutes.
    Peach Scones
  • Make the glaze by whisking together confectioners' sugar, honey, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
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  • Finish by drizzling the glaze over cooled scones and serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 319mgFiber: 1g
Keyword honey vanilla glaze, peach scones
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