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Roasted Pear and Vanilla Bean

Roasted Pear and Vanilla Bean Scones with a Sweet Surprise

These Roasted Pear and Vanilla Bean Scones are an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion, featuring a delightful salty honey glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon salt Consider using sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons sugar Brown sugar can deepen flavor
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Cold, can swap with vegan butter
  • 1 bean vanilla bean Scraped seeds; vanilla extract is an alternative
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream Milk may be used but will be less decadent
  • 2 medium pears Chopped into bite-sized chunks
For the Salty Honey Glaze
  • 1/4 cup honey Maple syrup can be a substitute
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt Regular salt works, but texture will differ

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Pastry cutter
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Chop pears and roast for about 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Fold in the cooled pears and vanilla seeds or extract. Gradually pour in cream and mix until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn dough onto a floured surface, shape into a 1-inch thick rectangle, and cut into triangle shapes.
  5. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  6. While baking, whisk together honey and flaky sea salt for the glaze.
  7. After baking, cool for 5 minutes and drizzle scones with salty honey glaze before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

To maintain freshness, store in an airtight container. For best results, avoid overmixing dough and let pears cool before folding in.

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