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Pear Scones with Honey Almond Glaze
January 25, 2010

Pear Almond Scones with Honey Almond Glaze

From the Kitchen of Katie Kick

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I was in Utah a little over a week ago and had the opportunity to get together with one of my blogging friends, Maria (who I met last summer and then again at BlogHer Food). We scheduled a morning to hang out and cook together.

 

During our drive to Utah, Maria and I chatted back and forth through twitter about our menu. I was practically drooling with anticipation after our 10 hour car ride. We made Baked Fritatta with Artichokes, Sun Dried Tomatoes, and Feta (which you can find over at Maria’s blog), Pear Almond Scones with Honey Almond Glaze, and had a granola parfait bar. For drinks we had orange juice and grapefruit water. All you do is slice up wedges of grapefruit, like you would do with lemons, and add them to a pitcher of ice cold water.

The brunch was a huge hit with my family and a great way to celebrate delicious food and great friendships. Maria was such a thoughtful person and made me go sit and talk with my family while she cleaned up the mess. I hope Maria and I have the opportunity to get together for some fun in the kitchen again soon.

Here is the recipe for the Pear Almond Scones with Honey Almond Glaze. If you’ve had bad experiences with dry, dense scones, don’t worry! These scones have a nice crumb and are kept incredibly moist by the diced pears.

 

For the Baked Frittata with Artichokes, Sundried Tomatoes and Feta recipe see Maria’s blog.

Pear Almond Scones
adapted from Strawberry Mascarpone Scones

  • 4 cups flour
  • 4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 3/4 cup fresh pear, peeled and diced

Honey Almond Glaze:

  • 2/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • milk, to reach desired consistency

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside. In a medium sized bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, almond extract and honey. Using two knives or a pastry cutter, cut the mascarpone cheese and butter into the flour mixture until you have coarse crumbs.

Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Pour in the egg mixture and the pear. Gently stir until the dough forms together. Knead on a floured surface a few times – be gentle so you don’t squish the pears too much. Divide dough into two equal portions. Flatten into 8 inch rounds and transfer to a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Score each round into 8 equal triangles.

Bake at 375 degrees F on a parchment paper lined sheet for 20-30 minutes. In the meantime, combine powdered sugar, honey, and almond extract for the glaze. Set aside until scones have cooled. Cut each round into eights. Cool on a wired rack. When cooled completely, drizzle with glaze and sprinkle with sliced almonds.


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My lifelong interest in cooking has shown me that part of the goodness in life is enjoying delicious food with friends and family. I love trying new foods, discovering new places & things that help my family live the good life.

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  1. Megan says

    January 25, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Everything looks delicious. What fun to hang with Maria and cook a wonderful meal. I love the scones!

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  2. marla {Family Fresh Cooking} says

    January 25, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    Sounds like you and Maria had a blast together! This brunch looks awesome! You guys are quite the team. These scones with the almond, mascarpone and pear sound so good. The sweet of the scones and the savory of the frittata are a great combo for brunch.

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  3. Active Foodie says

    January 25, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    I love scones and these look delicious! I've never made my own and would love to try! Sounds like you gals had fun too!!!

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  4. tspegar says

    January 25, 2010 at 3:59 PM

    Wow! These scones sound fantastic! I am jotting down ingredients to make them this weekend.

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  5. Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction says

    January 25, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Yum… Those scones look amazing! Love all of the photos of your brunch… You two definitely make a great team in the kitchen!

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  6. The Food Hunter says

    January 25, 2010 at 3:12 PM

    Those scones look really good. I've got to try them

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  7. Jan (Family Bites) says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:59 PM

    Mmm…delicious! I love how friendships can start via blogging and social media – it sounds like you had a great time.

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  8. Rochelle says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    These look great! I've never tried to make scones but I want to get started on some now!

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  9. RecipeGirl says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Wow, they look so good. I'll bet the mascarpone cheese helps out with the moistness too. Wish I had joined you girls- sounds like it was fun!

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  10. Maria says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Love the scones! I am so glad I was able to taste them:) I had a GREAT time cooking with you! Come visit again…and soon!

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  11. Jason Sandeman says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    These are lovely! I especially love the teasing photos of berries. They are quite a shock to the system this time of year. I sent this to my Pastry Chef for some inspiration. Thanks!

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  12. Amy from She Wears Many Hats says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    I bet y'all had a blast. The scones sound delicious.

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  13. Meghan says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:07 PM

    Pear scones sound fantastic! Your pictures are great! Just came from Maria's blog – sounds like you ladies had a wonderful brunch!

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  14. Duchess of Fork says

    January 25, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    These are beautiful! I've been playing around with a sweet/savory scone recipe for a while now. May have to try this recipe base. Have a great day!

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  15. Pili says

    January 25, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    They sound absolutely amazing!Scones with tea are an brilliant combination!

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  16. Jessica says

    January 25, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Those scones are drool-wrothy. I love how big they are and the pears look amazing!

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