Almond-Ginger-Pear Scones Recipe

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Almond-Ginger-Pear Scones
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. In large bowl mix flour, sugar, baking powder, ground ginger, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter with pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add the pears, 1/3 cup of the almonds and the candied ginger. Toss to mix them inches Mix in buttermilk just to blend. Gather into a ball and gently knead 3 or 4 times on a lightly floured surface.
  4. Pat or roll out 3/4 inch thick. Cut out circles with 2 1/2- to 3-inch round cutter, rerolling scraps as needed.
  5. Place on baking sheet, spacing apart. Brush tops with egg, sprinkle with remaining almonds, dividing equally, and sprinkle with sugar.
  6. Bake in center of oven 12 to 15 minutes until springy to the touch and lightly browned. Remove to rack to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 12 scones.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 284.57 Kcal (1191 kJ)
Calories from fat 87.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.68g 15%
Cholesterol 15.14mg 5%
Sodium 226.01mg 9%
Potassium 268.68mg 6%
Total Carbs 44.67g 15%
Sugars 21.88g 88%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Protein 7.05g 14%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 62.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 338.99 Kcal (1419 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.53g 15%
Cholesterol 18.04mg 5%
Sodium 269.24mg 9%
Potassium 320.07mg 6%
Total Carbs 53.22g 15%
Sugars 26.06g 88%
Dietary Fiber 3.57g 12%
Protein 8.4g 14%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Iron 1.1mg 5%
Calcium 73.9mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.9
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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