Pineapple Scones

Pineapple Scones

This is one of my favorite scone recipes. Pineapple gives them a wonderful flavor, then they are topped with a crunchy cinnamon  and nut combination. What’s not to love?

I am always surprised when someone tells me they don’t like scones. Often, the comment is that they are too dry. My reply is that you haven’t had a good scone.

Good scones are slightly crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. These scones never disappoint. These are great served warm from the oven, topped with jam.

I made these in a recent cooking camp with kids. We were having a tea party. For the kids, I left off the nuts, due to allergies. The kids loved them. They had them with strawberry jam and whipped cream.

Pineapple Scones

3 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 T. baking powder
½ t. salt
¾ c. butter
1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
milk
3 T. chopped nuts
1 T. sugar
½ t. cinnamon

In medium bowl mix together dry ingredients and cut in butter to resemble coarse crumbs. Stir in pineapple and stir until dough starts to hold together. Place dough on lightly floured surface and knead 10-12 strokes until dough holds together, but is tender and soft. When you first start to mix this dough- you might think there is something wrong- that you need to add more liquid. Be patient. There is a lot of moisture in the pineapple and as you mix the dough it WILL come together.  Roll or press dough ½ inch thick and cut out with 2-2 ½ inch biscuit cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Re-roll scraps and cut out remaining dough. Brush scone with milk. Combine remaining ingredients and sprinkle over scones. Bake in a preheated 400-degree oven for about 15 minutes. Makes 21.