Pear Scones

This scone recipe uses fresh chopped pears to make a simple and tasty home-made treat.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup half-and-half cream
• 1 cup chopped pear
• ⅓ cup butter, chilled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl; cut in the butter until the mixture has a crumbly texture. Whisk together the egg and half-and-half in a separate bowl; stir the egg mixture into the flour mixture until combined; stir in the pear. Drop large spoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes; rest briefly on a cooling rack before serving.