dried cherry almond scones

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Dried Cherry Almond Scones

Dried Cherry Almond Scones are tender, buttery pastries studded with tart dried cherries and crunchy almonds. Lightly sweet and flaky, they’re perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack with tea or coffee.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 sticks cold butter, cut into pea size pieces
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • turbinado sugar, for garnishing
  • honey butter, recipe follows
  • 1/2 pint cold heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 orange, zested

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