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    June 15, 2021

    Cherry Almond Scones

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    Crumbly, pillowy, and unlike any other scone, the cherry almond scones are one of the great pleasures I’ve had to bake and then polish off. There’s simply no reason to have teatime without them.

    Scones of any kind are perfection with a cup of tea and clotted cream. But these are a class apart all because of the play of textures. They have a lot going on – the nutty crust is moist and tender; the fresh cherries are juicy and luscious, and the almond slivers are toasted and crunchy. 

    Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe

    How to make cherry almond scones?

    I simply can’t resist baking with seasonal fruits, which means every other delicious, buttery, and flaky thing out my oven these days has cherries in it. 

    So, after the success of my mango coconut scones, I couldn’t not try the recipe with fresh cherries. I also happened to have dried cherries, so they went in, too (more on this later).

    I know the appearance of scones intimidates a lot of bakers. Trust me, the dessert is ridiculously simple to make at home and oodles of fun! 

    Steps for making Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe
    • Start with whisking whole wheat flour, almond meal, sugar, and baking powder till lump-free. 
    • Rub in butter till the texture begins to look like coarse breadcrumbs. The butter has to be chilled. Refrigerate it, if need be.
    • Use your fingertips to cut in the butter. They are your best tools. But two knives or a pastry blender work in a pinch too. The ingredients will not be well combined at this point. 
    • Incorporate almond milk and almond extract to give the scones that extra dose of nutty flavor, a sweet note and a ribbon of subtle bitterness. 
    • At this point, the ingredients should be well moistened. You don’t want excess liquid in scone dough.
    • When the dough is starting to form, gently fold in fresh chopped cherries and dried cherries (if you have them).
    Ready dough for baking Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe
    Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe

    Baking the cherry almond scones

    The dough comes together rather fast. You don’t have to put in any effort to mix or knead it. But because it is boiling hot here, I had to refrigerate it to keep the ingredients from melting into goo. If you feel your dough is getting too soft, pop it in the fridge for two minutes before you bake. 

    • Take a parchment sheet and very lightly dust it with flour. The parchment is a life-saver. There is no mess, and the only cleanup required is the bowl you mixed the ingredients in!
    • Turn the dough on it. 
    • Pat and flatten it into a roughly 8-inch disc with even thickness. 
    • Transfer to a tray, and scatter some chopped almonds on top. Press them down a touch.
    • Sprinkle powdered sugar and then cut in 8 equal triangles using a sharp knife. 
    • Bake for 25 minutes until lightly golden-yellow. 
    Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe

    Variations of scone recipe

    The biscuit-like crust, with its intense nutty flavor, pairs gorgeously with fresh cherries. But if you’re craving a touch of decadence, add in chocolate chips. 

    There is no better combination than chocolate, cherries, and almond – something I remembered after putting in the scones in the oven. 

    As I said before, dried cherries are completely optional. Feel free to omit them or switch them with dried cranberries. 

    You can bake the scones with all-purpose flour, regular milk, or cream (to make them richer).

    Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe

    How to make vegan scones?

    You have two choices – either use coconut oil or plant-based butter. Make sure the oil is chilled and solid. 

    Substitute the raw sugar for palm or cane sugar. You can even use regular white sugar if you’re not looking for vegan-friendly scones. 

    How to make gluten-free cherry scones?

    My favorite gluten-free flour substitute is buckwheat. It lends a scrumptious flavor to scones and my lavender scones send testament to it. To add a layer of texture, you can combine it with amaranth flour. Take a look at my strawberry & rosemary scones for the exact recipe.

    Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe

    Serving the cherry almond scones

    These scones were all about celebrating cherries and enjoying the pop of freshness from juicy fruits. As much as I enjoy using chocolate as a baking essential, it is really nice to let the fruit do the talking.

    So, to allow the fruity savor of cherry-filled scones to shine through, I scattered barely a thimble of icing sugar on them. You can, of course, drizzle them with a glaze made of almond milk and icing sugar. 

    Once the cherry almond scones cool a bit, separate the triangles with a knife and serve. There is no better company for a good, strong cup of afternoon tea on days when you want, nay need, something just sweet enough to go along with a cuppa while you sit and relax.

    Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe
    Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe

    If you make these charming scones, please leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love getting to connect with you guys. You can also follow me on Instagram & Pinterest for more fabulous recipes.

    Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe
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    Cherry Almond Scones

    Crumbly, pillowy, and unlike any other scone, the cherry almond scones are one of the great pleasures I’ve had to bake and then polish off. There’s simply no reason to have teatime without them.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time25 mins
    Course: Cookies, Dessert, Snack
    Keyword: cherry scones, cherry almond scones, eggless cherry scones
    Servings: 8 Scones
    Calories:
    Author: Natasha Minocha

    Ingredients

    • 1.5 cup Wholewheat flour
    • 1/2 cup Almond meal I just ground up soked and peeled almonds in my coffee grinder
    • 2.5 tsp Baking powder
    • 1/4 tsp Salt Add ONLY if you are using unsalted butter or coconut oil
    • 1/3 cup Raw sugar
    • 1/2 cup Butter, cold and cut into cubes
    • 1/3 cup Almond milk You can use any milk you like or even cream
    • 1/4 tsp Almond extract
    • 1/3 cup Cherries, pitted and cut into small pieces
    • 2-3 tbsp Dried cherries Optional
    • 2-3 tbsp Sliced almonds
    • 1 tbsp Powdered sugar

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 200 C.
    • In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients – wholewheat flour, almond meal, baking powder, raw sugar, and salt ( if using unsalted butter/coconut oil).
    • Rub in the chilled cubed butter, using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, until the mixture forms large coarse crumbs.
    • Pour over the almond milk and almond extract. Mix with a fork until the dry ingredients are just moistened.
    • Add in the fresh and dried cherries.
    • Combine the ingredients gently using your hands until they all come together and you can form a ball with the dough. Please don't knead the dough.
    • Lightly flour a sheet of parchment paper cut to the size of your baking tray.
    • Turn out the dough on the parchment paper and gently press down to form an 8" disc.
    • Carefully lift the paper and place on your baking tray.
    • Sprinkle the sliced almonds on top. Press down gently.
    • Cut the dough circle into 8 triangles, using a sharp knife. Sprinkle some sugar on top.
    • Bake at 200 C for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
    • Separate the scones and dredge with icing sugar if you like. Serve warm. Enjoy!
    Cherry Almond Scones | Easy eggless cherry almond scones recipe
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    1. Shreya says

      June 16, 2021 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      I've tried almost all your scone recipes, always comes out great! Making these over the weekend 🙂

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      • Natasha Minocha says

        June 18, 2021 at 1:15 pm

        Absolutely stoked to hear that, Shreya! Thanks so much xx

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