Pumpkin isn’t just for carving — it makes a brilliant addition to sweet and savoury baking too. These pumpkin scones are warm, lightly spiced, and simple enough for the kids to help bake alongside you. They’re a lovely way to use up any leftover pumpkin puree from your Halloween prep, and they make the house smell amazing.
Adding pumpkin to the mix keeps these scones nice and moist, and if you fancy an extra treat, serve them warm with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
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Pumpkin Scones Recipe
Serves 6
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter (1/2 lb), cut into chunks
- 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp sugar, for sprinkling
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
3. Add the butter chunks and rub in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. In another bowl, gently mix the milk and pumpkin puree. Slowly add this to the dry mix and bring together to form a dough.
5. Lightly flour a surface and knead the dough briefly, then flatten and cut into triangles (or use a cutter for round scones).
6. Sprinkle with a little sugar, then bake for 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
7. Remove to a wire rack and leave to cool slightly before serving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use fresh pumpkin instead of tinned pumpkin puree?
Yes. If you’re using fresh pumpkin, roast or steam it until soft, then blend or mash it until smooth. Make sure any excess liquid is drained off first, as fresh puree can be wetter than tinned, which may affect how much milk you need.
Can the kids help make these?
Definitely. Rubbing the butter into the flour and cutting out the scone shapes are both great jobs for little hands. Just keep an eye on them around the hot oven at the end.
Can I make the dough ahead of time?
You can prepare the dough a few hours in advance and keep it covered in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. For best results, bake fresh rather than storing baked scones for more than a day or two.
Can these scones be frozen?
Yes, baked scones freeze well. Cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container or bag. Defrost at room temperature and warm through in the oven before serving.
What can I serve them with?
Fresh whipped cream is a lovely treat, but butter, jam, or a spiced honey drizzle all work nicely too.
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