Pumpkin Scone Recipe
This easy Pumpkin Scone Recipe is the perfect breakfast treat to whip out on a crisp fall day. Each soft and tender scone is full of pumpkin flavor with pumpkin pie spice, ground cinnamon, and maple glaze drizzled over the top.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, English
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 336kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen
Pumpkin Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons butter cold
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Sugar Topping for Scones
- 2 tablespoons milk for brushing
- 1 tablespoon sugar for sprinkling
Maple Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon Maple Extract
How to Make a Pumpkin Scone
In a food processor, add the flour and butter. Pulse about 10 times, or until the mixture resembles cornmeal. Add baking powder, sugar, and salt and pulse again to mix.
Transfer the butter and flour mixture to a large mixing bowl, then add the cream, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Mix, using a spatula or wooden spoon, until the dry ingredients are wet. Do not overmix!
lay a sheet of parchment paper into a 9-10" round cake pan (preffered) or spray a 9-10" round cake pan with nonstick spray, then gently and evenly pat the scone dough into the bottom of the cake pan to create a circle shape.
Invert the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to slice into 8 even triangles. Separate the scones a little on the prepared baking sheet, then brush the tops of the scones with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown.
Maple Glaze
Meanwhile, make your maple glaze. Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the maple syrup. Stir, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the powdered sugar and a tablespoon of milk, if needed. Mix well, making sure there are no lumps of sugar. Add up to 1 tablespoon more milk if needed to reach the desired consistency.
Remove the scones from the oven and drizzle with the maple glaze. Allow them cool for at least 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2865IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 2mg