Dried Plum and Cinnamon Scones
This recipe for dried plum and cinnamon scones is a delicious and easy way to enjoy your morning coffee or afternoon tea. These scones are tender, fluffy, and loaded with fall flavor. This mouth-watering scone is perfect for the fall and for winter mornings.
Ingredients
Easy-to-find ingredients:
- ¾ cup plums dried, chopped
- 2-3 cups water hot
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour or use gluten-free flour
- 2 oz. sugar or raw and organic, if preferred
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1-2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- 3-4 tbsp butter cold, feel free to substitute dairy-free if desired
- 6 oz. whipped cream cold and heavy, or use dairy-free
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Dried Plums and Cinnamon Scones:
- Instructions
- Soak the dried plums in hot water for at least 4-5 minutes. Drained well, and set aside.
- Spray a 16-well wedge scone pan† with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a heatproof bowl, combine plums and very hot water. Let soak for 5 minutes. Drain plums well. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt, whisking well.
- Scoop the dough and place it into greased scone pan. Bake them for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Served with coffee, enjoy!
Notes
Ingredients Note
- If desired, to make this vegan, use alternative plant-based ingredients.
- To make this gluten-free, use certified gluten-free flour.
- If you notice the dough becoming dry, add more cream cheese and stir well until smooth.
- Best served when freshly baked alongside coffee.