These Apricot Walnut Scones with Maple Glaze have a delightfully crispy crust with a tender, buttery inside packed with apricots and walnuts.
It’s funny how things change. When I was a little girl, I used to question why on earth my grandmother loved a scone or tea biscuit with her morning tea. I would just turn up my nose and grab the closest overly sweet donut like most kids do. Frankly, I don’t think I gave them much of a chance back then. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to absolutely love this little English breakfast treat, and regret all the years I missed enjoying them.
Well, let’s just say I’ve been making up for lost time. Now, I make a new flavor whenever I get the chance. That’s what’s so much fun about scones. There can be so many variations. During the summer I like to include fresh in season fruit in my scones, and during the fall and winter I usually lean towards nuts and dried fruit. I love the delightful crisp crust, and the nice tender, buttery and not overly sweet inside of a scone. Today’s flavor, Apricot Walnut Scones with Maple Glaze will not disappoint. If apricots and walnuts aren’t your thing, feel free to substitute your favorite dried fruit and nut. Maybe cranberries and pistachios? Whatever you fancy, it’s up to you!
I hope you enjoy these scones with your morning cup of tea or coffee as much as I do friends! Enjoy your week, and take some time and try to remember the foods that bring back special memories for you. The holidays will be here soon, and it’s the perfect time to share those memories with your family and friends!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream plus 2 tablespoons for brushing tops
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup dried apricots chopped
- 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
- Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioner's sugar
- 3 Tbsp. maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
- 2 tsp. whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together.
- Add the butter and mix on low speed until mixture resembles pea sized crumbs.
- Slowly add the heavy cream and egg to mixture.
- Mix just until the dough forms a thick clump.
- Add the apricots and the walnuts to the dough until well combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface.
- Pat the dough into an 8 inch round.
- Cut into 8 wedges and place on the prepared sheet.
- Place in the freezer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from freezer and brush tops with the extra heavy cream.
- Bake for 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Drizzle with maple glaze and enjoy.
- For Maple Glaze:
- Combine all ingredients in small bowl and whisk together.
- Drizzle over warm scones with a spoon.
Slightly adapted from Pinch of Yum Blueberry Scones.
Lol! When I was a little girl I probably would have thrown the scone at you if you tried to get me to eat one! Now, I am exactly like you.. love them and regret how foolish I was as a wee-chitlin. These look divine, Mary Ann! I looove the Apricot Walnut pairing! And that Maple Glaze just looks so delicious I want to drink it by the cupful! Pinned! Cheers, lovely! <3
Thanks Cheyanne! Amazing how our tastes change as we get older! Hope you have a fabulous week! I’m seeing beautiful weather headed your way! Enjoy!
I think we all regret the foods we turned down when we were young. Your scones sound absolutely delicious and would go perfect with my cup of morning tea.
Absolutely Karen! Yes, they would be perfect! Enjoy, and thanks for commenting!
I didn’t warm up to scones until later in life either… I guess, as a kid, they just weren’t sweet enough? I’m with you on the variations of scones. Mixin it up IS the fun of them. I think one of my favorites, and as simple as they are, is lemon poppyseed. But quite frankly, I’m not picky when it comes to a good creme scone! Delicious, Mary Ann and I love that glaze!
I love lemon poppyseed too Traci, and just about any other kind of variation. Hope you have a wonderful week!
I adore scones, and I don’t think I’ve ever had, or made, one quite like this — the glaze sounds sooo good!
Thanks Sue! They are definitely one of my favorites. Have a great week and thanks for the comment!
I don’t think people appreciate scones enough. They’re such a great breakfast treat – tender and flaky and not so overly sweet. Love the apricot and walnut flavor – a little sweetness and a little crunch. Love the glaze too, Mary Ann!
Thanks so much Geraldine! Yes, they’re definitely underrated! I’m going to work on changing that! Enjoy your Monday!
These look delicious and perfect for a nice cup of coffee! Out of nowhere last year, my husband requested a scone!! I was shocked! I made him some and he absolutely loved them- this reminds me that I need to make some more again.
Absolutely Jessica! I hope he enjoys them!! I just wanted to say a special thank you for always commenting too! It’s much appreciated! XO
I was such a picky eater when I was a child and student. I didn’t get into food until I came to the United States . Your scones look delicious with the mable glaze, perfect for afternoon tea.
They are pretty delicious Gerlinde! I’ve been enjoying one too many with my morning coffee! I need to hit the gym!
Oh I just love scones but am yet to master the art! These look really wonderful! I’d love to try.
Not hard at all Jessica! Give them a go!!
These look amazingly delicious. I feel like grabbing the scones from the screen and eating it. You have presented it so well too.
Your comments are always so sweet Fareeha, and much appreciated! Thank you so much! Enjoy!
Wishing I had some of these right now with my morning coffee. Scones are one of my favourite treats and this recipe sounds delicious!
Thanks Jennifer! So many scone variations, so little time!
Scones and tea are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack! A maple glaze sounds delicious :)
Thanks! Hope you enjoy them!
Scones are looked upon as dry slabs of cement! But when done right, they are buttery and tender, exactly like the ones you posted today. Pinned!
Thanks Nicole!
I also wasn’t very fond of scones as a child. I thought they were dry and bland. (I probably had a terrible batch.) Oh how things have changed! Now, I absolutely love them! :) Love the combination of apricot walnut with maple. It sounds lovely.
Thanks Maryanne! Hope the wedding plans are going well!! Don’t forget…relax and enjoy it all!
Ohh I sure do love a good scone! I will have to try this combo some time. It sounds and looks absolutely delish!
I think you’ll really enjoy it Whitni!
Really delicious! I made a 1/2 recipe for the glaze and did a lighter drizzle. It went into the recipe “keeper” list.
Yay! So happy you enjoyed these Beka! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!
Hi Mary Ann. Can these be made the day before and refrigerated and baked the next morning.
Hi Carolyn. Yes, you can make the scone dough the night before, refrigerate and bake off in the morning. Enjoy!