PEACH & COCONUT SCONES

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A unique dessert scone featuring tasty peaches and coconut.

Provided by Iron Chef Donatella Arpaia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Libby's Fruits & Vegetables

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 egg
2 tablespoons almond extract
¼ cup shredded coconut
1 (15 ounce) can Libby's® Sliced Peaches, juice reserved, chopped
3 tablespoons heavy cream, for brushing
¼ cup powdered sugar, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices. Add cold butter and mix until well combined.
  • In large bowl whisk together 1/4 cup of heavy cream, yogurt, egg and extract. Slowly add to dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Add coconut and stir in diced peaches and combine.
  • Transfer dough to well-floured surface and pat into small disk (about 1/2-inch thick). Cut into 6 to 8 pieces and transfer to baking sheet. Brush scones with additional heavy cream. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • In small bowl add powdered sugar and reserved peach juice. Stir until it forms a liquid and drizzle over scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.2 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 26.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 16.7 g, Sodium 475.5 mg, Sugar 17.9 g

Tanveer Awan
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These scones are a delicious and easy way to start your day.


Faisal Safeer
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really liked these scones. The peach flavor was strong enough to balance out the coconut.


fortnite noob
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These scones are a great way to use up leftover peaches.


Ch Shahzaib King333
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I love the way the coconut and peaches complement each other in these scones.


Twenzino Rip
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These scones are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.


Leader Leader
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I wasn't sure how the peach and coconut flavors would go together, but I was pleasantly surprised. These scones are delicious!


Arefin Isalam
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I've made these scones several times and they're always a hit. They're light and fluffy, with a delicious peach and coconut flavor.


Sheila Slater
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These scones are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Naomi Midoriya
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I love the combination of peaches and coconut in these scones. They're perfect for a summer breakfast or brunch.


STAR ANONYMOUS
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I made these scones for my family and they were a big hit! The recipe was easy to follow and the scones turned out perfect.


angshopati-07
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these were really good! The coconut flavor was subtle and the peaches were nice and juicy.


LyeNeishia Hill
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the combination of peaches and coconut. I'll definitely be making them again.