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Chai Pear Scones Recipe

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Delight in the warm, spicy flavors of these Chai Pear Scones. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom, and featuring sweet, juicy pear pieces, these tender scones are perfect for breakfast or an afternoon tea treat. Finished with a cinnamon-spiced glaze, they offer a comforting twist on a classic scone recipe.

Ingredients

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Scones

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 medium pear, peeled, cored, and diced
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cold buttermilk

Topping and Glaze

  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (for brushing)
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3–4 tablespoons heavy cream (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom to combine all the dry spices and leavening evenly.
  2. Cut in the butter and fold in pears. Using a pastry blender, two knives, or your fingertips, cut the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then, gently fold in the diced pear to distribute it without breaking apart.
  3. Add wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk the vanilla extract with the cold buttermilk. Gradually add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring just until the dough comes together and is moist but not sticky, being careful not to overmix to keep scones tender.
  4. Knead and shape the dough. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 4-5 times to bring it together. Pat into a 7-inch round circle shape.
  5. Cut and chill. Slice the dough circle in half, then cut each half into 4 triangular wedges, forming 8 scones. Arrange them spaced about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes to help the scones hold their shape.
  6. Prepare for baking. Preheat the oven to 400°F with the rack in the center. Remove the scones from the freezer and brush their tops with a tablespoon of heavy cream to encourage browning.
  7. Bake the scones. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the scones turn golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly before glazing.
  8. Make the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, ground cinnamon, and 3-4 tablespoons of heavy cream until smooth to a drizzling consistency. Drizzle the glaze over warm scones.
  9. Serve and enjoy. These scones are best enjoyed fresh, warm with the lightly spiced glaze enhancing the chai flavors and tender pear pieces.

Notes

  • Use cold butter and buttermilk to ensure tender, flaky scones.
  • Do not overmix or over-knead the dough to avoid tough scones.
  • Freezing the scones before baking helps them keep their shape and improves texture.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute milk with a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice added, let sit 5 minutes.
  • The glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more or less heavy cream.
  • Fresh pears work best; choose a firm and ripe pear for best flavor and texture.

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