Cherry Almond Streusel Scones Recipe

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My kids and I love to mix the ingredients together and turn out these delicious scones. The tart cherries and brown sugar and almond streusel compliment the tender scones perfectly. —Teresa Ralston, New Albany, Ohio

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Cherry Almond Streusel Scones Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup dried cherries
STREUSEL:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon cold butter
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the cream, egg and extract; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cherries. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate.
For streusel, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt: cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in almonds. Sprinkle over dough.
Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 scones.

Originally published as Cherry Almond Streusel Scones in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2012, p186