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Freshly baked peach scones drizzled with honey vanilla glaze

Peach Scones – Buttery, Juicy, and Finished with Honey Vanilla Glaze

Fluffy and tender peach scones bursting with fresh summer peaches, topped with a sweet honey–vanilla glaze—perfect for brunch, alongside your morning coffee or tea.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
18 minutes
Total Time 46 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scones
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Scones:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cut into ¼-inch cubes
  • 1 cup heavy cream plus 1 tablespoon for brushing scones
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup diced fresh peeled peaches
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  • For the Honey Vanilla Glaze:
  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk
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Instructions
 

  • Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
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  • Cut in butter: Using a pastry blender or fingertips, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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  • Add wet ingredients & peaches: In a separate bowl, whisk heavy cream and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir just until dough forms. Gently fold in diced peaches.
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  • Shape dough: Place dough on a floured surface, form into a circle about 1-inch thick, then cut into 8 wedges.
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  • Chill: Place wedges on a baking sheet and freeze 15–20 minutes to firm up butter and prevent spreading. Preheat oven to 400 °F.
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  • Brush and bake: Brush top of each scone with 1 tablespoon heavy cream. Bake for 18 minutes or until golden.
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  • Make glaze: While scones cool, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, honey, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
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  • Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze over cooled scones and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t overwork the dough—handling it gently ensures flaky, tender scones. 365 Days of BakingSELF
  • Flash-freezing before baking helps the scones hold their shape and develop a crisp exterior. Two Peas & Their Pod
  • These scones are best the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or frozen baked or raw for up to 2 months.
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