Cherry Scones Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

In the bowl of a food processor pulse the oats for a minute; add rest of dry ingredients (-salt) and pulse until blended. Add butter and pulse until combined.

Step 3

In a bowl whisk together the wet ingredients (egg - lemon juice). Stir in dry mixture and then stir in the cherries.

Step 4

Transfer dough to a floured work surface and pat into a 10-12 inch circle. With a knife cut dough into 8 wedges.

Step 5

Transfer wedges to parchment lined cookie sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 6

Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Tips

No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

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Tips for selecting ingredients

For a sugar-free option, use Truvia or a sugar substitute instead of sugar.
Fresh cherries can be used instead of dried cherries, but reduce the amount to 1/4 cup.

Ingredient substitutions

Substitute the oats with rolled oats for a heartier texture. The benefit of this substitution is that rolled oats are more nutrient-dense than quick-cooking oats and will give the scones a denser texture.
Substitute the butter with coconut oil for a vegan-friendly version. The benefit of this substitution is that it is a plant-based alternative to butter, making the scones vegan-friendly.

Variations

Blueberry Scones Replace the dried cherries with 80 grams of dried blueberries (1/2 cup) and replace the nutmeg with 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger.

Serve with

Lemon Yogurt Dip - A creamy and tangy yogurt dip that pairs perfectly with the sweet and tart cherries in the scones. The lemon flavor in the dip complements the lemon juice in the scones and the creamy texture of the dip is a nice contrast to the crunchy texture of the scones.

Honey-Butter Spread: A sweet and creamy spread that pairs perfectly with the scones. The honey adds a subtle sweetness to the scones that complements the tartness of the cherries, while the butter adds a richness that pairs nicely with the crunchy texture of the scones.