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Buttermilk Cherry Scones with Pistachio Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones

Description

These Buttermilk Cherry Scones are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Featuring tender, flaky scones bursting with maraschino cherries and topped with a sweet cherry glaze and crunchy pistachios, they combine a classic buttermilk scone base with vibrant flavors and textures. Ready in under 30 minutes, these scones offer a perfect balance of sweetness and buttery richness.

Ingredients

Fruit

  • 16 ounces maraschino cherries, drained (reserve juice)

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 rounded teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 rounded teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • Dash of salt

Butter and Dairy

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cold salted butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter (melted, for glaze)

Egg

  • 1 large egg, beaten

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup reserved cherry juice

Toppings

  • 1/3 cup chopped pistachio nuts

Instructions

  1. Chill the mixing bowl: Refrigerate or freeze a metal bowl for 5 minutes to ensure it is cold, which helps maintain the butter’s firmness and promotes flaky scones.
  2. Prepare cherries: Chop the drained maraschino cherries into small pieces using a food processor or knife, then place them in the refrigerator to keep chilled.
  3. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 425ºF (220ºC) to prepare for baking the scones.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In the cold metal bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, sugar, and salt. Whisk together until well blended, then return the bowl to the fridge to keep the mixture cold.
  5. Incorporate butter: Grate cold butter using a box grater. Use a pastry cutter to cut the grated butter into the flour mixture until mostly blended, leaving small bits of butter for flakiness.
  6. Add wet ingredients and cherries: Create a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add buttermilk and beaten egg. Stir with a wooden spoon carefully mixing wet and dry ingredients. Fold in the chopped cherries just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the scones tender.
  7. Shape dough: Lightly flour your countertop and turn the dough out onto it. Sprinkle flour on top of the dough as well. Gently pat and shape the dough into an 8-inch diameter disk about 1 1/4 inches thick.
  8. Cut into scones: Use a floured knife to slice the disk into 8 triangular pieces similar to pie slices.
  9. Prepare for baking: Arrange the scones on a greased cookie sheet or a nonstick baking mat, spacing them evenly.
  10. Bake scones: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow baked scones to cool for 10 minutes before glazing.
  11. Make cherry glaze: In a bowl, melt 2 tablespoons salted butter. Stir in sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract until combined. Add reserved cherry juice gradually, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, until the glaze reaches a spreadable consistency.
  12. Glaze and garnish: Spoon the cherry glaze over the warm scones immediately. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top to finish.

Notes

  • Keep ingredients and utensils cold to ensure flaky scones.
  • Do not overmix dough to prevent tough scones.
  • Use a sharp, floured knife to cut dough cleanly into triangles.
  • Maraschino cherry juice adds a lovely tart sweetness to the glaze.
  • Chopped pistachios add a nice crunchy texture and color contrast.
  • Serve scones warm for best flavor and texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container, and reheat lightly before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/buttermilk-cherry-scones-with-pistachio-glaze-recipe/