Description
These Peach Scones with Almond Glaze are easy and quick and simple to make and they deliver the best soft texture with juicy fruit and a light sweet glaze. Perfect for brunch or holiday or potluck or meal prep these healthy ideas come together fast with simple ingredients and give you a bakery style result at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 1 cup diced fresh peaches
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Flour and sugar and baking powder and salt come together and then small chunks of butter are pressed in so the mixture becomes crumbly and uneven. The texture shifts from powdery to slightly clumpy with visible butter pieces spread throughout.
- Diced peaches are scattered in and cream is poured over which starts binding everything together into a soft uneven dough. The mixture changes from crumbly to slightly sticky with visible peach pieces throughout.
- The dough is gathered and pressed into a rough round shape with uneven edges and small cracks on the surface. It becomes more structured and holds its shape while still looking rustic.
- The dough transforms in the oven as it rises and develops a golden top while peaches soften and release juices. The surface becomes lightly browned with uneven color and slightly crisp edges.
- A smooth almond glaze is drizzled over the warm scones and it settles unevenly creating natural drips. The final look is glossy and soft with visible texture and golden edges.
Notes
Pro Tips:
- Use very cold butter to ensure flaky layers and better texture.
- Cut peaches into uneven small pieces for natural distribution.
- Avoid overmixing the dough so the scones stay soft not dense.
- Let the glaze set slightly before serving for better texture.
Storage: Store Peach Scones with Almond Glaze in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days and for longer storage keep them in the refrigerator for up to five days. For best texture reheat slightly before serving so the inside softens again and the glaze becomes slightly glossy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg