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Raspberry Almond Scones
Raspberry Almond Scones are tender pastries made with flour, baking powder, sugar, and cold butter, folded with raspberries and sliced almonds. They bake to a golden brown with a slightly crisp crust. An almond-flavored glaze topped with sliced almonds adds sweetness and nutty crunch.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
450 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons butter cut into 1/4-inch cubes, cold unsalted
- 1 cup heavy cream plus 1 tablespoon, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/3 cup almonds sliced
- 1 cup raspberry
For the Almond Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4-5 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup almonds for garnish, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Quickly cut in the butter, using your hands, two knives, or a pastry blender. Mix until mixture resembles coarse meal, with a feel larger butter lumps. Pour 1 cup of heavy cream and almond extract over the ingredients and stir with a spatula until dough begins to form. Don't over mix. Gently fold in sliced almonds and raspberries. The raspberries will get a little smashed, but that is ok. The scones will still be pretty:)
- Transfer dough to a floured countertop and knead dough by hand just until it forms a ball. Form scones by patting the dough into a 3/4-inch thick circle. Cut the scones into even triangles. We got 8 scones.
- Place scones on prepared baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, brush scones lightly with the additional heavy cream. Bake scones for 15-18 minutes, or until scones are light brown. Cool scones on a wire cooling rack.
- While the scones are cooling, make the almond glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream or milk, and almond extract. Whisk until you reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over the scones. Top with additional sliced almonds. Serve!
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Notes
- Scones keep up to 2-3 days in an airtight container but are freshest eaten the same day.
Nutrition Information
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
238mg
(10%)
Potassium
287mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
810IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 238mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 287mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 810IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.