Freshly baked Pumpkin Scones drizzled with a rich maple glaze, capturing the warm, cozy flavors of fall. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze Recipe

ByAchraf Debbouz

These Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze are the perfect fall treat, combining warm spices, pumpkin flavor, and a sweet maple glaze. They’re light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comfortable afternoon snack with espresso or tea.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

You’ll love these Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze because they perfectly capture the flavors of fall. The warm spices paired with the sweet maple glaze make them an irresistible treat that’s both comforting and indulgent.

Nutrition Information for Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze (Per Serving)

  • Serving Size: 1 Scone
  • Calories: 290 kcal
  • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Sugars: 17g
  • Protein: 4g
Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze Recipe
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Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze Recipe

Course: Breakfast, SnacksCuisine: American, Fall TreatsDifficulty: Easy
Servings

8

Scones
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes
Calories

290

kcal

These Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze are perfectly spiced, soft, and topped with a sweet maple glaze, making them the ultimate fall treat!

Ingredients

  • For the Scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (cold, cut into cubes)

  • 1/2 cup pumpkin purée

  • 1/3 cup heavy cream

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • For the Maple Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup

  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (adjust consistency)

Directions

  • Preheat the Oven:
    Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Cut in the Butter:
    Add the bloodless, cubed butter to the dry Ingredients .Use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Combine Wet Ingredients:
    In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin purée, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
  • Form the Dough:
    Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Shape the Scones:
    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Pat it into an 8-inch circle and reduce into 8 wedges. Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the Scones:
    Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Prepare the Maple Glaze:
    Once the scones are baked, combine the powdered sugar, maple syrup and milk. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones.
  • Serve and Enjoy:
    Let the glaze set before serving. Enjoy your warm, spiced Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze!

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is cold for flaky scones.
  • Adjust the glaze consistency by adding more milk if it’s too thick or more powdered sugar if it’s too thin.
  • You can add some chopped pecans or walnuts for a little crunch.

FAQ:

1. Can I use canned pumpkin purée?
Yes, canned pumpkin purée works perfectly for this recipe, but make sure it’s pure pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling.

2. Can I freeze these scones?
Absolutely! You can freeze the scones after they’ve cooled, and then glaze them after reheating.

3. Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
You can substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.

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