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    Home » Breads

    Peachy Pumpkin Scones

    Published: Oct 14, 2016 · Modified: Oct 4, 2020 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    You don't have to love pumpkin to enjoy these Peachy Pumpkin Scones with a peach tea glaze!  Plus, I'm sharing one of my favorite stories we've been laughing about for nearly 35 years!

    overhead view of Peachy Pumpkin Scones on a cake tray

    I've been dying to post some type of pumpkin treat. As the lone pumpkin lover in my household, it's easier said than done.

    First, I can't afford to consume an entire batch of dessert by myself (although, I did once, in my 20s; see my Pumpkin Smoothie post from two years ago).

    Second, I can't take the guilt induced by my loved ones who ask if I'm going to make something for them too?

    Ugh!

    Peachy Pumpkin Scones on a drying rackBut with my daughter away at college and my hubby out of town for the past few days, I saw an opening.

    My son was still here, but he's the type who'll try something with pumpkin as long as it isn't too pumpkiny, if you know what I mean. (I have a funny story to share about something that rhymes with "pumpkiny," so don't miss the rest of this post.)

    Anyway, I made these Peachy Pumpkin Scones, and guess what? My son really likes them!

    The peach tea glaze won him over.

    Yes, that's right. I made the glaze with peach iced tea and even added some of the peach tea to the scone batter.

    Mmmm.

    Peach tea glaze being drizzled on Peachy Pumpkin SconesBecause, here's the thing about pumpkin. Like a nice pair of jeans you can dress up or down, pumpkin will succumb to whatever accents you add.

    And, since I wanted the peach flavor to shine, I omitted the cloves I'd tried with my first batch, and reduced the cinnamon.  The result is a tender scone with mild pumpkin flavor, a hint of cinnamon and ginger, and a delicious peach flair.

    And, with just four tablespoons of butter in the entire batch, these scones aren't full of fat. Yay, no guilt!

    And, now, I have to tell you the "Duncany" story. At first Mom didn't want me to share it, but when I persisted, she looked at me slyly and asked, "Why, does it rhyme with something?"

    She knows me so well.

    Peachy Pumpkin Scones on a cake plateYears ago, when I was maybe 10 or 11, Mom really wanted to buy some pants just like a pair she used to have that fit her nicely. And, although Mom's English is superb, every once in a while, something doesn't come out right, since she was born and raised in Italy.

    She told us the clothing brand was "Duncany." Can you guess what it was supposed to be?

    Dad and I didn't know enough about fashion (still don't) to even question whether it was the right name. So, Dad, trying to be helpful, called all the department stores in two counties.

    "Hello, my wife is looking for Duncany pants. Do you carry them?"

    up-close photo of a Peachy Pumpkin SconeAnd wouldn't you know it, no one sold the "Duncany" brand. Mom was so frustrated.

    One night, we went to the mall and Mom decided to bring this up with the clerk in the Petites department.

    Mom: "I've been looking all over for Duncany pants. Do you sell them?"

    Sales Clerk, after staring at us for a full minute: "Do you mean DKNY?!!"

    Donna Karan New York! Bahaha!

    Thanks, Mom for letting me share that story. And, I hope you all enjoy these Peachy Pumpkin Scones. They're really delicious, and not too PKNY.

    P.S. If you love pumpkin, don't miss my Pumpkin French Toast or this Alfredo Pumpkin Pasta Sauce!

    (Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C)

    Peachy Pumpkin Scones on a cake plate

    Peachy Pumpkin Scones

    These delicious scones have a peach flair and aren't too pumpkiny!
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    Course: Bread
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 258kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    Scones

    • 1 ¾ cups flour
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ⅛ teaspoon ginger
    • 4 tablespoons chilled salted butter
    • ½ cup pure pumpkin
    • 2 tablespoons peach iced tea
    • 1 extra-large egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Peach Tea Glaze

    • 1 cup confectioners sugar (sifted)
    • 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons peach iced tea
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    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, whisk together your flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and ginger.
    • Slice your butter into pieces ½ inch wide and cut those in half. Dot your butter over the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter to cut the butter in evenly, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
    • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together your pumpkin, two tablespoons Tradewinds peach iced tea, egg and vanilla. Add the pumpkin mixture to your flour mixture and fold it in, just until incorporated. Use your hands to gently bring the dough together into a ball.
    • Place the dough onto the center of your lined baking sheet. Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle, making sure the thickness is even throughout. Use a bench scraper or straight-edged knife to score (make lines but do not cut through) the dough into eight wedges. (Start by making a line as if to cut the dough in half, then in fourths, then eighths.)
    • Bake the dough for 15 minutes, or until it's golden.
    • While your scones are baking, make your glaze. Place a fine mesh strainer or sifter over a medium mixing bowl and sift your powdered sugar into the bowl. Add two tablespoons plus two teaspoons of peach iced tea and whisk to combine.
    • When your scones are done baking, cool the circle of scones for two minutes on the baking sheet, then gently transfer it to a wire rack to finish cooling. When cooled, slice it into eight wedges.
    • To glaze your scones, place your wire rack with the scones on top of your parchment-lined baking pan, or over a sheet of wax paper. Drizzle the scones with glaze (only glaze the ones you will serve immediately.)
    • Store scones and extra glaze covered at room temperature for up to two days. Glaze the scones just before serving.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 169mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 2590IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Cheryl "Cheffie Cooks" Wiser

      October 18, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      BAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh my that was too cute Andrea! Love the scones one of my fav's. Its fun creating your own recipes-I know I do it all the time feeding this crew of mine. LOL xo

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      • Mamma C

        October 18, 2016 at 8:11 pm

        Haha! I knew you'd appreciate that story, Cheryl! And, I give you credit for how much cooking and baking you do for your crew. xo

        Reply
    2. [email protected]

      October 14, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      Yum! I love the idea of this flavor combination! And your story is adorable!! Reminds me of a time when my younger sister, at 5 or 6 years old, kept trying to say commercial but it came out mccurshow... Too precious!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 14, 2016 at 4:14 pm

        That's so cute! Thanks, Annie!

        Reply
    3. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy

      October 14, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Dunkany! Ha ha! I'm now going to start calling them that! Love the idea to use Tea in a glaze! Plain glaze is sometimes too boring for me, and the tea will definitely add a bit of character! Love it!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 14, 2016 at 11:50 am

        Haha! The glaze is so good, I could drink it. Thanks, Tina!

        Reply
    4. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

      October 14, 2016 at 11:28 am

      What a unique combination of flavors!!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 14, 2016 at 11:49 am

        It works really well, Sue! Thanks!

        Reply
    5. Elizabeth

      October 14, 2016 at 11:00 am

      These look lovely! Funny story about the DNKY and your Mum too 🙂

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      • Mamma C

        October 14, 2016 at 11:07 am

        Thanks, Elizabeth! I love how food can make a memory click. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Platter Talk

      October 14, 2016 at 10:26 am

      What an interesting idea with the peach tea! I also thing the ginger is nice in this scone recipe, too.

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 14, 2016 at 10:29 am

        Thanks, Dan! The peach tea gives them such a nice flavor that works well with pumpkin.

        Reply
    7. Dahn @savor the Best

      October 14, 2016 at 10:18 am

      haha, I love that Duncany story, too funny. The scones look incredible, great Fall treat

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        October 14, 2016 at 10:28 am

        Thanks, Dahn! I laughed the entire time I was writing this post. 🙂

        Reply

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