Dried Cherry Pistachio Scone – Buttery, flaky and studded with dried cherries and crunchy pistachios these scones are full of flavor.
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.
Now, look, 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
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 Tablespoons butter frozen
- 1/2 c 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 T melted butter
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 teaspon vanilla flavoring
- 2 T freshly squeezed orange juice
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400 degrees.
- 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, simple stir the butter into 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
one month ago: Hamburger Steak with Caramelized Onions and Brown Gravy
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Julie says
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!
Paula says
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!
Lindal says
Have you made scones with whole wheat flour?
Paula says
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.
Kelsey says
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!!
Paula says
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!!
Luci {Luci's Morsels} says
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?
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Paula says
yes, actually nonfat greek is all I ever use. I even forget that it’s nonfat. It worked perfectly.
Luci {Luci's Morsels} says
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!
Kelly says
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!
angie says
these look so yummy love the addition of the cherry love that flavor
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Rach @ EazyPeazyMealz says
These look amazing! But then, everything you make is mouthwatering.
Paula says
Thank you so much!!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
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:)
Dawn says
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
Paula says
I’m so happy you like it, it’s one of my favorites too.
Laura@baking in pyjamas says
They look delicious Paula, so tender and flakey. I love scones and all the flavours you’ve used in these.
Elyse says
I love adding pistachios to baking, the green flecks just brighten everything up.
Lisa says
Biscuits with benefits – I love it! These look scrumptious.
Cindy Eikenberg says
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!!!!
Paula says
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!