Delicious and Easy Pear Scones

These delicious pear scones are a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack with a cup of tea. Made with fresh pears and a hint of cinnamon, these scones are moist, tender, and bursting with flavor. Serve them warm with a dollop of clotted cream or enjoy them on their own for a delightful treat. You'll love how easy and quick it is to whip up a batch of these scrumptious scones!

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 ripe pears, peeled, cored, and diced

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together the milk and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Gently fold in the diced pears.
6. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it a few times until it comes together.
7. Pat the dough into a circle about 1-inch thick. Use a sharp knife or a biscuit cutter to cut the dough into wedges or rounds.
8. Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each scone.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
10. Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool for a few minutes before serving.
11. Serve warm with clotted cream or enjoy them as-is.

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