Pumpkin-Scones

Pumpkin scones

  • Serves 6 scones
  • Prep time: 15 mins | Cooking time: 15 mins

These maple-sweetened pumpkin scones are perfect for morning tea, afternoon tea, or even high tea. They are easy to prepare, healthy and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cold mashed pumpkin

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • 1 egg

  • 2 cups wholemeal flour

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds

Method

  1. In a bowl combine flour, maple syrup, baking powder and mixed spice. The combine it with the butter using a knife and your finger tips to work the butter into the flour mixture. Add the egg, mashed pumpkin and milk and mix until just combined.

  2. Put a touch more than a spoonful per scone onto a lined tray and add a handful or less of pumpkin seeds to the top

  3. Cook for 10-15 minutes on 200 degrees or until golden brown.