Peach Scones
These Peach Scones are buttery, flaky, and filled with juicy peaches. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack, they’re topped with a simple vanilla glaze for an extra touch of sweetness. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or with a cup of tea.
Servings: 8
Calories: 374kcal
Ingredients
Scones:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 1 cup fresh peaches peeled and diced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in the diced peaches.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times to bring it together. Pat the dough into a round disk about 1 inch thick. Cut the disk into 8 equal wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Brush the tops of the scones with a little heavy cream. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the scones to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add an additional tablespoon of heavy cream. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.
Notes
- Keep Butter Cold: Use cold butter to ensure flaky scones.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mix just until the dough comes together to keep the scones tender.
- Use Fresh Peaches: Fresh, ripe peaches provide the best flavor. Peel and dice them just before adding to the dough.
- Cool Before Glazing: Let scones cool completely before drizzling with glaze to prevent it from melting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 662IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 2mg
