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    Home » Recipes » Breads and Muffins

    Maple Pecan Scones

    October 20, 2021 by LaKita 4 Comments

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    Make these incredible Maple Pecan Scones for a simple recipe that creates four perfectly delicious nutty buttery scones loaded with maple syrup and chopped pecans!

    This scone recipe uses pecans which we love, but for a cookie recipe that includes pecans, try making a batch of Pecan Sandies. For more delicious scone ingredient combinations try making Cranberry Orange Scones or Flaxseed Scones.

    overhead view of maple pecan scones on white plates and a platter with a small container of pecans and maple syrup

    This time of year I find myself baking more!

    The temperatures are cooler and I'm spending more time home and it just makes me want to bake more. The only problem is that I do not enjoy making big batches so that is where small batch recipes come in handy.

    This maple pecan scone recipe only makes about 4 to 6 small scones that are perfect to make for myself and/or share with someone else. It comes together quickly and is so so good. Be sure to save the recipe and give it a try soon!

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    Ingredient Notes

    ingredients to make maple pecan scones on marble surface
    1. Maple Syrup - This gives these scones their maple flavor. It also helps to sweeten the scones as well as the glaze. I love getting my maple syrup from Zoar Tapatree.
    2. Pecans - Use chopped pecans or buy whole pecans and chop them up yourself.
    3. All-purpose flour - Plain all-purpose flour is all that is needed for this recipe. I have never tried making it with any flour substitute or gluten free flour blend.
    4. Baking powder - Be sure to check the date to make sure it has not expired. It will help provide much needed acid to the scones.
    5. Salt - I prefer to use kosher salt when baking, but any salt will work.
    6. Butter - Make sure the butter is cold and try cutting it into cubes before adding to the food processor for easier processing.
    7. Heavy cream - Use heavy cream! This recipe has not been done with anything else. This particular scone recipe does not have eggs or milk, because it requires full fat heavy cream.
    8. Powdered sugar - This helps to make the glaze for the scones.

    Instructions

    Begin the recipe by adjusting the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Using a food processor, add in the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and pulse until combined, about 5 seconds. Add in the chilled butter and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal, about 6 pulses. It is okay if there are still some big lumps of butter.

    flour, baking powder, butter, and salt in food processor

    Transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl and use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to stir in the chopped pecans. 

    glass mixing bowl with dry ingredients and rubber spatula

    In a separate small bowl, stir together the heavy cream and maple syrup and then add slowly this to the flour mixture and combine until the dough begins to come together and form a loose sticky ball.

    loose dough in glass mixing bowl with spatula

    Lightly flour a clean work surface and turn out the dough. Knead by hand until a loose dough ball forms (about 5 to 10 seconds). Shape the ball into a 5-inch round disk and cut the dough into 4 to 6 even wedges.

    close up side view scones on baking sheet lined with parchment paper

    Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the tops of the scones are light golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through baking. When the scones have finished baking transfer them to a wire rack and allow them to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.

    While the scones are cooling, make the maple glaze in a small bowl by whisking together some powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth. Then drizzle the glaze on the top of each scone and allow it to set for 4 to 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with a cup of coffee, tea or on its own. 

    close up side view of finished scones on white rectangle platter

    Equipment

    For this recipe, try using a food processor to pulse the ingredients together. If you do not have a food processor available, simply use a large bowl and fine mesh strainer to sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together. Cut the butter into small cube pieces and add to the flour with a fork or pastry cutter until it resembles a coarse meal.

    Storage

    Homemade scones can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Storing in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator will allow the scones to keep a little longer, up to 5 days.

    Recipe

    three scones on rectangle white platter with maple syrup and pecans in background

    Maple Pecan Scones

    LaKita Anderson
    Make these incredible Maple Pecan Scones for a simple recipe that creates four perfectly delicious nutty buttery scones loaded with maple syrup and chopped pecans!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Resting Time 10 mins
    Course Bread
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 397 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Maple Pecan Scones:
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into small pieces and chilled)
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans (may be toasted)
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
    • Maple Glaze:
    • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

    Instructions
     

    • Begin the recipe by adjusting the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Using a food processor, add in the 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and pulse until combined, about 5 seconds.
    • Add in the 3 tablespoons chilled butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 6 pulses. It is okay if there are still some big lumps of butter.  
    • Transfer the mixture into a large mixing bowl and use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to stir in the ¼ cup chopped pecans.
    • In a separate small bowl, stir together the ½ cup heavy cream and 1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup and then add slowly this to the flour mixture and combine until the dough begins to come together and form a loose sticky ball.
    • Lightly flour a clean work surface and turn out the dough. Knead by hand until a ball forms (about 5 to 10 seconds). Shape the ball into a 5-inch round disk and cut the dough into 4 to 6 even wedges.
    • Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the tops of the scones are light golden brown, about 10 to 15 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through baking. When the scones have finished baking transfer them to a wire rack and allow them to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.
    • While the scones are cooling, make the maple glaze in a small bowl by whisking together some 3 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon maple syrup until smooth. Then drizzle the glaze on the top of each scone and allow it to sit for 4 to 5 minutes before serving.
    • Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days.

    Notes

     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 266mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 704IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    Original post date 12/12/2015. Updated 10/20/2021.

    single finished scone on small white plate

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    Comments

    1. Tamara

      December 13, 2015 at 2:18 pm

      If I were to make scones, I would start with these because I love maple and pecan, and they seem to go together.
      I'm nearly done with shopping! I just need to get Scarlet one last thing.

      Reply
      • admin

        December 13, 2015 at 7:36 pm

        Those two really go well together. That's great...I however am not 🙁

        Reply
    2. Sonya

      December 14, 2015 at 8:19 am

      I've never tried making homemade scones, but these look and sound like they are delicious. I've been thinking about what I will serve for Christmas morning breakfast and I may make a gluten-free sweet treat 🙂

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      • admin

        December 14, 2015 at 11:24 am

        These are pretty good and I like that its a small batch so if you mess it up, then you haven't lost much.

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