FRESH CHERRY SCONES
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Fresh Cherry Scones are buttery and flaky with a pop of fresh cherries. These delicious and decadent breakfast scones are just how to get your day started right.
With their sweet and slightly tart flavor, cherries are the perfect ingredient for adding a flavor punch to the classic scone. Not only do cherry scones provide a bright and vibrant taste, but they are also an easy treat to make. With the right ingredients and instructions, anyone can make a delicious batch of cherry scones.
I love to bake. My favorite go-to, tried-and-true recipes are Amaretta Pound Cake, Easy Strawberry Cake or Key Lime Cake.
Fresh Cherry Scones
But, I love baking just for the fun of it. I like to experiment. I’ll be honest, I’ve only made scones a couple of times. I had purchased fresh cherries and was trying to think of a recipe that I could use them in that Ryder would eat. He’ll usually try anything, but insisted that he had tried cherries before and didn’t like them. {Funny that he always wants the cherry out of my cocktail though!}
Ultimately, he give a good review of the ‘biscuit’ part. He said, ‘Mommie, this is just a biscuit that you put cherries and icing on.’
To-may-toe. To-mah-toe. Biscuit. Scone. eh, whatever…
In conclusion
The cherry scone is a classic recipe that everyone can enjoy. From its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow directions to its flavorful and delicious results, the cherry scone is an excellent treat for many occasions. Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced baker looking for something new, the cherry scone will make an unforgettable impression on your palate. As Julia Child said, “A party without a cake is just a meeting.” So put your baking skills to the test and whip up a batch of cherry scones to add just the right sweetness to your next gathering. With this tasty treat, you cannot go wrong.
You may also enjoy Cinnamon Biscuits.
Fresh Cherry Scones
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Save To Your Recipe BoxIngredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 4 Tablespoons cold butter cut into cubes
- 2 Tablespoons shortening cut into cubes
- ¾ cup half & half
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh cherries pitted and chopped slightly
For glaze:
- ¼ cup half & half
- 1 cup confectioners sugar
Instructions
- Heat ove to 375 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter and shortening until the mixture has large pea-sized crumbles.
- In a small bowl, stir together half and half and egg. Add to dry ingredients.
- Add cherries and stir.
- 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 for 25 minutes until lightly browned.
- For the glaze: stir together half and half and confectioners sugar until smooth. Pour over scones.
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Oh your scones look delicious! I love making scones, and I’ve never made fresh cherry ones! They sound wonderful!
Thank you, this was a first or me with the cherry and was really pleased with them.
I LOVE scones, and I cannot believe I have not ever made them with cherries.
I think you should add a teeny bit of almond extract to the glaze. Of course that would cause me to eat the ENTIRE thing!
I love this recipe …and your pics! I even bought cherries the other day because your pic. You’ve inspired me to make something with these cherries! And these scones are going to be a hit for the fam! Pinning!
Thank you Gloria! You inspire me all the time! I’ve been loving our fruit selection at the store, I’ll hate when they’re gone and my boys don’t eat a lot of vegetables, but they will eat fruit.
I love scones and these look delicious:) Hope you have a great week:) Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines
These look awesome, Paula!! I pinned the scones to my Top of The Morning Breakfast Board. I can’t wait to try them with some coffee!!
Thanks for stopping by and pinning, Meghan. They were fun to make, it had been a while since I’d made scones.
The first time I made blueberry scones the kids thought I was magic! These look awesome, will probably have to buck up and make them again!
My mother love blueberries, I should try them for her. I loved the cherry ones, so much fun to make!
Great looking scones! I enjoy dropping by your site. You always have ideas I like to try. Deb
Thank you Deb. I have about 25 recipes that I want to get on here right now, I need a clone 🙂 Thanks for your kind words and for stopping by.
Well keep up the baking because these look delicious!
Thank you!!! I love it, thanks for stopping by!
Yum yum. Cherry is one of my favorite fruits. Send some to me stat. 😉
It’s on the way! 🙂 This was the pic that got accepted today on FG.
I find baking relaxing too, and scones are my number 1 go to. But I’ve never tried them with cherries before, sounds gorgeous! I’d love to try these sometime 🙂
Usually my baking go to is Pound Cake, but I really enjoyed making these scones. I had not made scones in a long time so they really tasted good to me. Thanks for stopping by.
These scones look delicious, Paula! Pinning these…I just love the sound of those cherries!
Thank you and thanks for pinning. I haven’t made scones in a long time and was really pleased with these.
Yum – these look delicious! I love scones… pinned!!
Thank you Deb! Thanks for sharing!
I find comfort in baking! These look great Paula!
I just wish I had someone to clean up the mess then life would be perfect 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Wow Paula, the looks fabulous! I love scones so much, they are such a treat! I have lots of cherries to use and I think I just found the perfect recipe!
You’re so sweet, thanks for the kind words. I need a cherry pitter, I’d eat more if it weren’t for the pit in them! 🙂
Paula, these look wonderful! I just love scones! Thanks for sharing your recipe – pinning and buffering! Have a great Monday!
Thank you friend!