Christa's Peach Pecan Scones

Sweet canned peaches and crunchy pecans add a twist to these flaky scones that are perfect for brunch or an afternoon tea or coffee break.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 356 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ½ cup heavy whipping cream
• ½ cup cold unsalted butter
• ½ cup diced canned peaches
• 1 teaspoon raw sugar, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

Mix flour, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Cut in butter until it forms pea-sized pieces.

Step 4

Whisk heavy cream and 2 eggs together in a small bowl. Add to the flour-butter mixture. Mix in peaches and pecans until just combined.

Step 5

Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Pat into a round disc about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges. Transfer wedges to the baking sheet.

Step 6

Whisk 1 egg and water together in a small bowl. Brush over wedges. Sprinkle raw sugar on top.