Recipe 358 - Pumpkin Pie Scones with Caramel Glaze

I've made pumpkin scones before, but I wanted a new recipe. I found this one. Originally, it was vegan, but I decided not use it more for inspiration than the vegan bits. If you do want a vegan recipe, check out the source.

These were good, but i think they needed a bit more spice. I would probably double the pumpkin pie spice (to 2 tsp) next time.  Everyone liked them though, even the Dragon. They were not exceptional scones, but they were definitely "ok". Maybe doubling the spice would get them a higher rating...

We also made a caramel glaze for these, just like the caramel for the Salted Caramel Scones. It worked very nicely on the scones....

Pumpkin Pie Scones

inspired by: Lisa Pearson

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup quick oats
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into little pieces
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup pumpkin pure {no spices added}

1. Preheat the oven to 450F. As soon as the scones go in to bake, reduce the heat to 425F.
2. Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, spice, baking powder and salt
3. Cut in butter and mix until it looks like bread crumbs amd the butter pieces are no larger than a pea.
4. Combine the pumpkin and 1/4 cup of the plain yogurt.
5. Add the wet to the dry. Do not overmix. Mix until the dough comes together. Add additional yogurt of required.
6. As soon as the dough comes together, turn out onto a floured surface, knead a few times, and flatten into a 12" round.
7. Divide into 8 pie slices. Place the scones onto a greased baking sheet.
8. Lightly brush each scone with some milk, and place in the oven.
9. Reduce the heat to 425F, and bake for 15 or so minutes. Rotate the tray at about 12 minutes to ensure even cooking.
10. When the scones are baking, make the caramel glaze. I didn't really measure anything - melt about 50 g of butter in small pot, add about 1/3 cup of brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Stir until dissolved and then reduce heat a bit and continue stirring until it melds nicely. Reove from the stove and set aside.
11. When the scones are done, spoon some caramel overtop and serve.

Makes 8 scones.