CHERRY ALMOND STREUSEL SCONES

Cherry Almond Streusel Scones image

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 8 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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 large 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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 20g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 311mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.