Pumpkin Pecan Scones
By Elena
These homemade Pumpkin Pecan Scones combine the earthy sweetness of pumpkin puree with the rich crunch of chopped pecans. Infused with pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar, they bake up golden brown with a tender, crumbly texture.
Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Pecan Scones Recipe
- Quick preparation taking only about 10 minutes of active prep
- Loaded with real pumpkin puree and crunchy chopped pecans
- Flavored with fragrant pumpkin pie spice and rich brown sugar
- Bakes into eight easy-to-portion wedges
What you’ll need
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour Provides the base structure for the scone dough.
- 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter Must be kept cold to create a flaky, crumbly texture when cut into the flour.
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree Adds rich pumpkin flavor and moisture to bring the dough together.
- 1/3 cup (75g) brown sugar Lends gentle sweetness and deep molasses notes.
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans Stirred directly into the dough for nutty crunch throughout.
- 1 tablespoon (15g) baking powder Helps the scones rise properly in the oven.
- 1 teaspoon (5g) pumpkin pie spice Provides warm, aromatic fall spicing.
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream Enriches the dough and helps bind the dry ingredients.
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Keep it simple
- Baking sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Wire cooling rack
Step-by-step instructions
The method involves whisking dry ingredients, cutting in cold butter, combining with the wet ingredients, and shaping the dough into wedges before baking.
- 1Step 1
Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- 2Step 2
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and spices.
- 3Step 3
Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- 4Step 4
Stir in pumpkin, pecans, and cream until a dough forms.
- 5Step 5
Shape into a circle, cut into 8 wedges, and place on a baking sheet.
- 6Step 6
Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- 7Step 7
Cool on a wire rack.
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Tips for a better result
- Ensure the butter is thoroughly chilled before cutting it into the dry mixture.
- Work the dough just until it comes together to avoid tough scones.
- Cut the shaped round cleanly into 8 even wedges using a sharp knife or bench scraper.
- Allow the scones to rest on a wire rack after baking so the bottoms do not get soggy.
Variations & substitutions
- Serve warm straight from the oven or fully cooled on a wire rack.
Serving suggestions
Serve these warm scones alongside a fresh cup of coffee or warm tea for an afternoon treat or morning breakfast spread.
Storage & reheating
Store completely cooled scones in an airtight container at room temperature for short-term freshness.
Nutrition notes
Values below come directly from your recipe inventory and are presented as recipe information, not medical advice.
Quick recipe answers
What temperature should the oven be set to?+
Preheat your oven to 400F (200C) before baking.
How long do these scones take to bake?+
They bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown.
How many wedges does the recipe make?+
Shape the prepared dough into a single circle and cut it into 8 wedges.
With simple pantry staples and real pumpkin, these Pumpkin Pecan Scones are a dependable, flavorful bake to enjoy any time of day.
Pumpkin Pecan Scones
Bake tender pumpkin pecan scones made with pumpkin puree, brown sugar, warm spices, and chopped pecans, baked golden in 18 to 22 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (120g) pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup (75g) brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (60g) chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon (15g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (5g) pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
- Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and spices.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Stir in pumpkin, pecans, and cream until a dough forms.
- Shape into a circle, cut into 8 wedges, and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition
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