OtherBread/Caramel-Pear Scones

Makes: 8 scones

Active Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

From: Cooking Pleasure, october/november 2008

Ingredients

Scones

2 cups flour

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

1 tbsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

6 tbsp. butter, chilled, cut up

2-3 pears, 1 lb., peeled, chopped, 1/2 inch, about 2 1/3 cups

egg

1/2 cup plus 1 tbsp. whole milk

1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Frosting

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup butter

2 tbsp. whole milk

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

1 tsp. vanilla extract.

Directions

Step 1

Heat oven to 450 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles large "peas". Stir in pears.

Step 2

Beat egg and 1/2 cup milk in small bowl. Stir into flour mixture until moistened. Mixture should form soft ball. If too wet add 2-3 tbsp. flour, if too dry add 1-2 tbsp. milk.

Step 3

On lightly floured surface int 11-inch round, 3/4 of and inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges. Carefully lift wedges out, place on baking sheet. Brush with remaining 1 tbsp. milk, sprinkle with walnuts. Bake 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Cool.

Step 4

Meanwhile heat brown sugar and butter in saucepan over medium heat until butter is softened. Bring to a boil stirring frequently. Stir in milk and return to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla. Drizzle over scones.