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DRIED CHERRY PISTACHIO SCONES

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Dried Cherry Pistachio Scone – Buttery, flaky, and studded with dried cherries and crunchy pistachios these scones are full of flavor.
Dried Cherry Pistachio Scones

I had lunch with a group of lady friends the other day and one of them asked me, “Do you cook all the time?” It’s a valid question. Yes, I do cook all the time. Well, ok, not technically all the time. I do cook something every single day though. If I’m not cooking for the blog, I’m cooking for my family.

Many of our most favorite recipes, I’ve already blogged about. Those recipes include Best Damn Short Ribs, Famous Potato Salad, and Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake.

Now, if we could live off cakes, cookies, and other desserts, that’s all I’d make. I love to bake, that’s my passion. Sometimes, the two worlds collide and I get to bake and make something the boys enjoy! Like these Dried Cherry Pistachio Scones.

DRIED CHERRY PISTACHIO SCONES

However, I don’t want you to be ‘scared’ of making scones. Scones are just a fancy word for biscuits. They’re biscuits with benefits. Benefits such as nuts, fresh or dried fruit, cheese, herbs, and spices.

The process for making scones is the same as for biscuits, you’ll cut butter into flour, knead it, cut it and bake it.

Dried Cherry Pistachio Scones

Dried Cherry Pistachio Scones

Dried Cherry Pistachio Scones

Buttery, flaky and studded with dried cherries and crunchy pistachios these scones are full of flavor.
Author: Paula
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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 Tablespoons butter frozen
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt sour cream may be substituted for the yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup dried cherries chopped
  • 1 cup pistachios chopped (plain or roasted pistachio will be good in this recipe. I used a roasted and salted variety for this recipe.)Glaze optional -
  • 3 Tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 teaspon vanilla flavoring
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Cut in butter until mixture has large pea-sized crumbles. Or, if you're butter is frozen grate it on the large-hole side of a cheese grater. Then, simply stir the butter into the flour.
  • In a small bowl, stir together yogurt and egg. Add to dry ingredients.
  • Carefully stir in dried cherries and pistachios.
  • Turn out onto a floured work surface. Knead dough just enough that it sticks together.
  • Form into a 10-inch circle.
  • Using a floured knife, cut dough into wedges.
  • Transfer to a parchment-lined cookie sheet and bake 20-23 minutes until lightly browned.
  • Glaze optional: While they're baking, stir together 3 T butter with 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 T freshly squeezed orange juice. Pour over scones.

Notes

If you'll freeze the butter for at least 30 minutes, then take it out and grate it on the large-hole side of a cheese grate, it will be much easier to work into the flour. You can use this technique anytime a recipe calls for cutting butter into the flour.
If your butter is not frozen, use the traditional method of cutting butter into the flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 334mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 1116IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Julie says

    05.26.14 at 5:30 pm

    Made these this morning. I realized I didn’t have oranges or OJ for the glaze so I substituted lime juice for the orange juice and it was still very delicious!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      05.26.14 at 5:35 pm

      AWesome, I’m glad they turned out. I find myself running out of ingredients and substituting too often. Sometimes great new recipes are created this way. Hope you’re having a great holiday!

      Reply
  2. Lindal says

    04.19.14 at 9:13 pm

    Have you made scones with whole wheat flour?

    Reply
    • Paula says

      04.19.14 at 9:25 pm

      I haven’t made scones with whole wheat, I used to make sourdough bread with it all the time and I made pancakes with it. I liked the bread but my boys didn’t. When I substituted it in the bread, it called for 6 cups of flour and I would use 2 cups of whole wheat and the rest regular flour and it made a big difference. I wouldn’t substitute the entire amount with whole wheat if you try it.

      Reply
  3. Kelsey says

    03.25.14 at 7:32 pm

    Hi Paula,
    Found your post on tastespotting, I just made your scones and the recipe was very clear and easy to follow and the pictures are gorgeous! They came out perfect! Alterations, I brushed them with an egg wash before baking and then after the orange glaze I sprinkled the tops with the pistachio crumbs. This was my first time making scones and wanted to practice them before making them for an important review panel next week. I think they are going to love them, with these scrumptious scones in hand I’m sure I will put them in a good mood for my review. Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      03.25.14 at 8:42 pm

      Awesome! I’ve been trying to be more clear in my recipe writing. I’m so happy they turned out great! I like your additions! I’d love to know how your presentation turns out!!

      Reply
  4. Luci {Luci's Morsels} says

    03.25.14 at 5:17 pm

    I absolutely love the combination of pistachios and cherries. Somehow they’re just the perfect combination. These scones looks fantastic, and I love that I can use yogurt. Do you think nonfat greek yogurt would be ok to use?

    Luci’s Morsels – fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      03.25.14 at 5:25 pm

      yes, actually nonfat greek is all I ever use. I even forget that it’s nonfat. It worked perfectly.

      Reply
      • Luci {Luci's Morsels} says

        03.25.14 at 5:37 pm

        Great! I only like to use it as well! And now I’ll call these morsels healthy (minus the butter)! Can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
  5. Kelly says

    03.06.14 at 6:46 am

    These scones look wonderful Paula and totally have me craving for a batch. Love pistachios and they sound awesome in here with the dried cherries. Wish I had a few of these for breakfast – yum!

    Reply
  6. angie says

    03.04.14 at 8:36 pm

    these look so yummy love the addition of the cherry love that flavor
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    Reply
  7. Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz says

    03.03.14 at 8:46 pm

    These look amazing! But then, everything you make is mouthwatering.

    Reply
    • Paula says

      03.03.14 at 8:46 pm

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  8. Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says

    03.03.14 at 7:54 pm

    Paula, I just love anything with pistachios, but this looks really delicious and would be perfect with my morning coffee! Pinning to try very soon:)

    Reply
  9. Dawn says

    03.01.14 at 6:38 pm

    Paula,
    I just had to let you know that I’ve made your Key Lime cake 3 times now! It is delicious! The frosting is just as yummy! I kept two and gave one away! Thank you for the recipe!!
    Dawn
    @ A Place for Pictures and Memories

    Reply
    • Paula says

      03.02.14 at 8:39 am

      I’m so happy you like it, it’s one of my favorites too.

      Reply
  10. Laura@baking in pyjamas says

    03.01.14 at 11:01 am

    They look delicious Paula, so tender and flakey. I love scones and all the flavours you’ve used in these.

    Reply
  11. Elyse says

    03.01.14 at 9:06 am

    I love adding pistachios to baking, the green flecks just brighten everything up.

    Reply
  12. Lisa says

    03.01.14 at 7:43 am

    Biscuits with benefits – I love it! These look scrumptious.

    Reply
  13. Cindy Eikenberg says

    03.01.14 at 7:28 am

    Paula, I love scones – plus cherries and pistaschios! I’ve eaten so many pistaschios during my life I’m surprised I haven’t turned into one! These look great! Pinning! Hope you have a good weekend and your little guy is doing ok!!!!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      03.01.14 at 12:00 pm

      You’re so sweet, thank you for thinking about Ryder. I had no idea how good pistachios are, I hate I’ve been missing out this long!

      Reply

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