Fresh cherry scones have all the flavor of summer in one delicious, buttery bite.
This cherry scone recipe makes tender flaky scones that have juicy, flavorful cherries in every bite.
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Cherry Almond Scones
Every year when cherries come in season I am sure to make these cherry scones. They have become a treat we look forward to in the early summer every year.
- Bursting with fresh cherry flavor in every bite.
- These perfectly flaky scones are surprisingly easy to make!
- Best served fresh out of the oven, these are sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
- cherries: cherries are the star of the show. Measure 1 cup of cherries and then pit and quarter them. To make it quicker, use a cherry pitter. Swap your favorite fruit if you like.
- eggs
- heavy cream: heavy whipping cream creates scones that are much more tender. It can be substituted for a lighter cream, buttermilk, or milk if you prefer, the scones just might turn out slightly drier.
- almond extract: cherry and almond are such a wonderful flavor combination. Substitute for vanilla extract if you prefer.
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- cold butter: I use unsalted butter, but if using salted butter skip the added salt. Make sure your butter is cold for the flakiest scones.
- variations: Add in chopped dark chocolate or white chocolate chips for chocolate cherry scones. Sprinkle on coarse sugar or sliced almonds for added flare.
You will also need a cherry pitter, mixing bowls, and a baking sheet.
How to Make Cherry Scones
Impress your guests with this cherry scone recipe; it comes together quickly for a very impressive treat!
- In a small bowl mix together wet ingredients.
- In a medium bowl whisk together dry ingredients. Cut in cold butter with hands until the butter forms pea-sized pieces.
- Add wet ingredients & cherries to dry ingredients and mix until just mixed.
- Create scone shapes on baking sheet.
- Bake until golden brown.
Tips & Tricks
- Try to minimize how much your hands work the butter and keep it into pea-sized pieces to keep these scones flaky.
- Do not overmix the scones, this can make them tough. The dough will be shaggy and not look fully formed until you shape it on the floured counter.
- Mix the cherries in gently to avoid bleeding of the cherry juice.
- Use a sharp knife and a small spatula to gently separate the scones before baking.
- Scones are best enjoyed immediately. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
- Scones freeze beautifully. Store for 2-3 months in the freezer. Pop them back into the oven for a few minutes for like new scones!
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Cherry Scones
Equipment
- cherry pitter
- mixing bowls
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup cold butter
- 1 cup cherries pitted and cut into quarters
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, and almond extract.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add cold butter to flour mixture and combine with a pastry cutter (or your hands!) until butter is cut into pea sized crumbs.
- Create a well and add in wet mixture and cherries and mix until just combined. Mixture will be sticky and not totally held together in bowl.
- Lightly sprinkle flour onto counter and dump mixture onto counter. Shape into a circle 1½-inches high.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into 8 triangles.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes or until golden-brown.
Inspired by the Fraiche Food Full Hearts Cookbook Cherry Scones recipe
Recently made these and they were delicious. My whole family enjoyed them for breakfast the next day!
I am so happy to hear your family loved this recipe! Always a win when you find one the whole family enjoys 🙂