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Maple Glazed Pumpkin Scones (vegan/gf recipe) | seasonal plant-based recipes from The Sweet Miscellany Blog

Maple Glazed Pumpkin Scones


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  • Author: Courtney West
  • Total Time: 30-32 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These vegan and gluten free pumpkin scones are topped with a maple glaze for a sweet and decadent fall treat. Pumpkin pie spice lends that familiar fall flavor while a sprinkle of toasted and crushed pecans adds nuttiness and crunch. 


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 240g gluten free 1 to 1 baking flour such as this one
  • 1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend
  • 90g cold vegan butter, diced
  • 100g pumpkin puree
  • 80g non-dairy milk plus more as needed
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp toasted and crushed or finely chopped pecans, optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.

Add the flour, salt, baking powder, granulated sugar, and pumpkin pie spice to a bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the cold diced butter and cut it into the flour until it is roughly the size of peas or a bit smaller. You can do this with a fork or a pastry blender (my personal favorite method).

Mix together the pumpkin puree and non-dairy milk in a separate bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and begin to mix with a wooden spoon to bring the dough together. I often bring the last of it together by hand to make sure I incorporate all of the flour. Form the dough into two one-inch thick rounds. They will be roughly four inches in diameter. Place these rounds on your parchment lined baking sheet then place the baking sheet in your freezer for 10-15 minutes. You want the dough to be fully chilled but not frozen solid. 

After the dough has chilled, remove the pan from the freezer. Using a knife dusted in flour or a pastry cutter, cut each round into four equal pieces. Space the scones out onto your baking sheet so that there’s at least an inch between each one. Immediately get the scones into the oven. Bake the scones in your preheated 425 degree oven for 15-17 minutes or until they have puffed and are just barely beginning to turn golden around the edges. Cool the scones completely before glazing.

To make the glaze, add the powdered sugar to a bowl along with the maple syrup and a splash of non-dairy milk. Begin to whisk these two together vigorously. The goal is to get a thick yet pourable consistency. If the glaze seems too thick, add a splash more milk. Drizzle the glaze over the top of each scone and sprinkle with the crushed pecans.

These scones are best the day they are made but can be kept in an airtight container and enjoyed within 2 days. 

Notes

  • Try to use a vegan baking butter if you can (typically sold in sticks or blocks) rather than a vegan butter spread.
  • If you can’t find pumpkin pie spice, use an equal amount of ground cinnamon instead.
  • If your baking pan won’t fit in your freezer, you can wrap the dough in parchment or cling film before placing it in the freezer without the pan. 
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
  • Category: baked good