Date and Spice Pumpkin Scones

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 1

Delicious Date and Spice Pumpkin Scones Recipe for Your Morning Delight

by The Chefin Scones

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

250

Sugar

13g

Fat

These sweet and spicy scones are a delicious and hearty breakfast option, perfect for a leisurely weekend morning. With pumpkin, cinnamon, and dates, they are packed with comforting fall flavors and make a satisfying breakfast or snack. Serve them warm with butter and jam, or enjoy them on their own for a healthy and filling breakfast. These scones are a great way to use up leftover pumpkin from other recipes, and their wholesome ingredients make them a healthier breakfast option than many other baked goods.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan-forced. Line baking tray/s with baking paper.
2.	Toss pumpkin with cinnamon and salt, then roast until very soft. Mash with a fork until smooth.
3.	Sift flour into a large bowl. Rub in butter. Stir in sugar and dates. Stir in pumpkin, adding enough milk to form a soft, sticky dough.
4.	Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently until smooth. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a 2cm-thick round. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Press wedges together to make 2 circles. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place scones, just touching, on prepared tray. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden and scones sound hollow when tapped on top. Serve warm with butter and jam, if desired.

PROS

These scones are a delicious and filling breakfast or snack option.
Their pumpkin and date content gives them a rich, warm flavor and provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.

They are a perfect way to use up leftover pumpkin from other recipes.

CONS

These scones are relatively high in carbohydrates and are not recommended as part of a low-carb diet.

They are also fairly time-consuming to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These pumpkin scones are a great source of fiber, which supports healthy digestion and can help promote feelings of fullness.
Pumpkin is also high in vitamin A and other antioxidants, which can help support immune function and reduce inflammation in the body. Dates are a healthy source of natural sugar and contain fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

	500 g pumpkin , Queensland Blue
	1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/2 teaspoon salt
	3 cups self raising flour
	50 g butter , chopped
	2 tablespoons caster sugar
	1 cup pitted dates , chopped finely
	1/3 cup milk , approximately