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Nectarine Scones: Best Bakery-Style Summer Scone Recipe

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Nectarine Scones are tender, buttery bakery-style pastries filled with fresh nectarines and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, afternoon tea, or a light summer dessert.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh nectarines, diced
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form.
  4. Whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add wet ingredients to the flour mixture and stir gently.
  6. Fold in diced nectarines.
  7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a 1-inch thick circle.
  8. Cut into 8 wedges.
  9. Transfer wedges to prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Allow scones to cool slightly.
  12. Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over scones.
  13. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use cold butter for flaky layers.
  • Do not overmix the dough.
  • Choose ripe but firm nectarines.
  • Fresh fruit provides the best results.
  • Add lemon zest for a bright citrus flavor.
  • Almonds pair beautifully with nectarines.
  • Freeze baked scones for up to 3 months.
  • Warm before serving for the best texture.

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