Pumpkin Pecan Scones with a Cinnamon Maple Glaze

Pumpkin Pecan Scones with a Cinnamon Maple Glaze are a perfect Autumn-inspired afternoon treat served with tea, or to have on hand for a light breakfast during the Holidays.

Total Time: 2 hours (includes cooling time)

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients:

½ cup canned pumpkin puree
¼ cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing tops
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
3 ounces chopped pecans (3/4 cup)
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
4 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Pinch of cinnamon
Turbinado sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, vanilla and egg.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.

Using a pastry blender (or two forks), cut the butter into the flour mixture.

Add the pecans and toss to combine. Use a fork to stir in the pumpkin mixture just until you have rugged dough.

Do not over mix.

Tip the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet and pat it into a 6-inch circle.

Cut the dough into 8 equal triangles and freeze them for at least 15 minutes. (Once they’re frozen, you could transfer them to an airtight container and keep them frozen for up to a month.)

Spread the scones out on the baking sheet and brush with a bit of cream.

Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.

Transfer to a rack to cool completely, about 1 hour.

Instructions for the Maple Glaze:

In a medium bowl, stir together sifted confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup and cinnamon. Cover with a damp towel until you are ready to use. Dip the top of each scone in the glaze, letting any excess glaze drip back into the bowl. Place on a cooling rack. Sprinkle with the turbinado sugar and let set.