These Pomegrante Scones are light, soft inside and delicious.
2015 is off to a great start.
I woke up this morning in the mood to bake and with so many pomegranates on hand, I decided to make pomegranate scones.
The night before, daughter simmered down the pomegranates for the juice. I found that this also makes the pomegranate seeds more tender.
Most scone recipes call for heavy cream, I used almond milk instead. It has a sweet, creaminess that compliments the scones well.
These go perfectly with tea. I could not think of a better way to start the day!
Pomegranate Scones
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
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For Scones:
- 2 cups self-rising flour plus 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
Pomegranate Seeds:
- 1 cup boiled pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/4 cup white sugar
Instructions
- In a medium pot, place pomegranate seeds with a cup of water and bring to a boil. Drain and let the seeds cool completely. In a small bowl, mix boiled pomegranate seeds with 1/2 cup flour, lime juice and 1/4 cup white sugar. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt together. Add the cubed butter and using a pastry blender, blend until a course mixtures forms
- In a separate bowl, whisk almond milk, vanilla and egg. Add the almond milk mixture to the flour mixture. Fold in pomegranate mixture.
- Your batter should be very wet and sticky. On a well floured surface, turn your batter out and dust with an additional 1/4 cup of flour while kneading. A soft dough will come together. Shape into an 8'' circle and about 3/4'' thick. Place dough on an un-greased baking sheet. Cut the dough into about 8-10 wedges without cutting all the way through.
- Brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Quick Bread
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
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Dottie Sauchelli Balin says
Dear Catherine,
Two of my favorites Scones and Pomegranates. A wonderful way to start the day and the new year off. A fabulous and simple recipe for Scones. I never thought to simmer the pomegranate seeds to make them tender!. Thanks for the tip and sharing your recipe. BTW I love the table with all the Victorian tableware on tap. It is so soft, looking and lovely. Have a blessed weekend...say hello to Tammy and Michael.
Dottie 🙂
Choc Chip Uru says
I love the idea of juicy fruit inside a dense and inviting breakfast dessert 😀
You always deliver my friend! Happy new Year!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Petro Neagu says
Happy New Year, dear Catherine! May you have a wonderful, happy and healthy 2015!
And what a lovely recipe to start the new year with! The photos are fantastic too, Tammy did a great job 🙂 Hugs to all
Jerry E. Beuterbaugh says
Oh, I do so love the taste of pomegranates, but I can sure do without all of the seeds!
gloria says
I love pomegranate! And these scones look amazing!
Have a nice day Catherine!
tanna says
I love pomegranates and I love scones... And, the almond milk is a great idea! Everything looks so beautiful at your table, Catherine! Have a wonderful day. blessings ~ tanna
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
They are lovely Catherine and your tea table is stunning.
Comedy Plus says
I love all things scones. A wonderful way to enjoy your coffee each morning.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Nee says
Hi Catherine , what lovely scones , we have a pomegranate tree and I also found it makes the seeds tender to boil them . Thanks for sharing . Have a blessed weekend with Tammy and Michael ~Nee~
Chiara says
a lovely way to start the new year, have a healty and happy 2015,a warm hug !
Esther B says
Magnifiques ces scones!!
Happy new year:)
What's baking?? says
Indeed a great start to a new year.. Happy New Year Catherine
swathi says
Delicious pomegranate scones Catherine, Love to try it, Happy new year to you and your family.
Kathy says
Catherine, These scones are just beautiful and they sound so delectable! Ill have to give them a try soon…perfect for a casual breakfast or fancy brunch! Wishing you a blessed and Happy New Year!!
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, I love scones but I must confess that pomegranate scones are something I've never had. Thanks for the recipe... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Wanda says
I too am a scone lover of all types. These look mighty tempting. My favorite recipe is a Apricot White Chocolate walnut scone. Make them quite often. Made pumpkin ones for Thanksgiving. Can you buy pomegranate seeds?
Catherine says
Dear Wanda,
I don't know if you can buy the seeds. I happened to be in the supermarket and in the fruit and veggie isle were pomegranates on quick sale and I could not pass them up since my daughter loves them.
xo Catherine
Ordinary J says
I never had pomegranate scones before. I bet it's delicious:)
Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says
I love plain scones but this version sounds absolutely divine! I'd love for you to stop by my blog and share this and other recipes with us at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Have a great day!
speedy70 says
Una delizia per iniziare l'anno in allegria.... e porta anche fortuna!!!! Auguri cara, bacioni!!!!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
These scones look superb, Catherine, and I love the add of pomegranate seeds.
lenia says
Yummy!!!
Happy new year, dear!
Ginny Hartzler says
I had not heard of boiling it down, but that makes sense. They look wonderful and are also totally healthy! your breakfast looks divine!
Linda@There and Back Again says
I would have never thought to use pomegranate seeds in a scone, but these look delicious. I'll have to try it one of these dreary winter days.
Sheila @ Sweet Baked Life says
Amazing, love pomegranates and these look and sound fabulous!
Nikki @ The King's Table says
You had me at pomegranate. These look and sound delicious!
Mary Frances says
I adore pomegranates! Even though they're kind of a pain to seed 🙂 This is my kind of scone - hello breakfast!! I love the use of almond milk and I think the boiling part is so cool. I will have to try that next time!
Karisa | Petite Modern Life says
Such sweet photography. Time for high tea! Thanks for sharing at Think & Make Thursday. I love this!
Sherry says
These look so good! Thanks for joining HSH!
Chelsey says
These look amazing! I have a whole pomegranate sitting on my counter that I need to do something with. This looks like a great idea! Pinning and stumbling!
I found you on Showcase Your Talent, btw. Thanks for sharing!
Miz Helen says
I would just love to sit down to your lovely table and enjoy these delicious Pomegranate Scones. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend.
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Miz Helen
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you are having a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Heather Bain says
This recipe turned out perfectly when I baked it at 11,100 ft in elevation. I only had to bake it for 25 minutes and the center was perfect! I substituted regular milk for the almond because I didn't have any and I don;t think I can get it here in Bolivia. I also added a filly chopped up hershey bar. My office will be super psyched!