Delicious Cherry Almond Scones with Easy Homemade Vanilla Glaze
These cherry almond scones feature a perfect balance of tart cherries, nutty almonds, and a delicate vanilla glaze. Quick and easy to make, they are ideal for cozy mornings or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Brunch
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and roughly chopped
- ¾ cup (180ml) milk or heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup (35g) sliced almonds
- For the vanilla glaze:
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons (30-45ml) milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or two knives to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
- Stir in the almond extract and vanilla extract. Gently fold in the cherries, being careful not to overmix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with the milk or heavy cream. Pour into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined; the dough should be slightly sticky but hold together.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 9-inch (23cm) circle about 1 inch (2.5cm) thick. Cut the circle into 8 equal wedges.
- Transfer the wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches (5cm) apart. Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the tops.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth and pourable.
- Once scones are slightly cooled (about 10 minutes), drizzle the vanilla glaze over the tops and let set before serving.
Notes
[‘Keep the butter cold for flaky layers; freezing butter cubes for 10 minutes before use helps.’, ‘Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough scones.’, ‘If using frozen cherries, do not thaw before mixing to prevent soggy dough.’, ‘Drizzle glaze while scones are warm but not hot to allow it to set properly.’, ‘Toasting sliced almonds before sprinkling enhances flavor and crunch.’, ‘Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight for baking the next day.’, ‘For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum if needed.’, ‘For dairy-free, use coconut oil or vegan butter and plant-based milk.’, ‘If almond extract is unavailable, replace with extra vanilla extract.’, ‘Dried cherries can be soaked in warm water for 10 minutes before use.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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