Pecan Pumpkin Scones
Pecan pumpkin scones stuffed with dried figs and spiced with a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. They are a delightful autumn treat that harmonious blends together earthy pumpkin with crunchy pecans and sweet figs.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (260 g)
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix*
- ½ cup granulated sugar (100 g)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, (113 g) cubed
- 1 cup lightly toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- ½ cup chopped dried figs
- ⅔ cup canned pumpkin puree*
- milk, for brushing
- turbinado sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Stir together flour, baking soda, salt, spice mix, and sugar in a large bowl. Toss in cubed butter. Cover and let chill in the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- Remove flour mixture from the freezer. Using a pastry blender (pastry cutter) or two forks cut butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse sand. Mix in chopped pecans and figs until well distributed.
- Add pumpkin puree and fold to combine until mixture is a shaggy mess. Dump coarse dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Gently knead dough together. Dough will start off very dry and it will moisten as you knead.
- Pat dough into a circle with an 8-inch diameter. Cut scones into 8 equal wedges.
- Transfer scones onto prepared baking sheet, allowing at least 2-inches of space between scones. Lightly brush scone tops with milk and generously sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes until scones have puffed up. Let scones cool slightly on baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Serve scones warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Use store-bought pumpkin spice mix or make your own by mixing together: 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp ground/grated nutmeg, 1/8 tsp ground cloves, 1/8 tsp ground ginger.
Make sure to used canned PURE pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 381kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 309mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3541IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg