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Cherry Scones Recipe
by RecipeKing

Cherry Scones

Cherry Scones is a delicious, and moist recipe for a true English scone made with either dried cherries or dried cranberries and almonds. A great addition to your breakfast and or brunch meal rotation. Great for overnight guests or large gatherings. Not at all dry like many scones. It is also a low calories, low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol, low carbohydrates, heart-healthy and Weight Watchers (5) PointsPlus per serving recipe.

Rating: 5/5
Avg. 5/5 1 vote
Prep time: English
Cook time: Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • Topping
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar
  • Scones
  • 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2/3 cup dried cherries or dried sweetened cranberries

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F.
  2. Place all topping ingredients in a bowl; mix well. Set aside.
  3. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in another bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Combine sour cream, egg and almond extract in another bowl; mix until smooth. Stir into flour mixture just until moistened. Stir in cherries.
  5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times until smooth, adding a small amount of flour, if necessary.
  6. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a 7 inch circle. Place 2 inches apart onto large ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle topping evenly over dough. Score each half into 8 wedges; do not separate. Bake 25-30 minutes or until scones are lightly browned. Cool 15 minutes; separate scones.
  7. Store leftover scones in airtight container at room temperature.