Peach and Candied Ginger Scones
A local grocery store makes a killer vegan ginger biscuit using candied ginger but for a wimp like me, their huge chunks of ginger offer a bit too much zing, especially in a baked breakfast item. I wanted to come up with something that made the ginger more subtle and also paired it with the freshness of real fruit. These petite scones are the perfect combination of sweet and spice and they’re delicious served for breakfast or even as a dessert. Think ginger peach cobblers: heat up the scones and top them with some non-dairy ice cream! Yum!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2.5 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 3 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup Earth Balance, softened
- 1/2 cup candied ginger, chopped
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 peach, peeled, pitted and diced
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and candied ginger. Add the Earth Balance, breaking it into small pieces and cutting it into the dry mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add the water and mix well. Finally, fold in the peaches. It may be helpful to use your hands for this so the peaches don’t get mushy and make the mixture too moist.
You can either turn the dough onto a floured surface, form it into a ball, flatten the ball and then slice it into wedges or you can do as I do and simply shape them by hand into mini scones. I find this to be easier and more pleasing to the eye since each scone has a unique look.
Place the scones onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 13 minutes. Serve warm.
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Lauren, these look fabulous. . I am definitely going to try your recipe!
Great, Alice! Hope you like them!
Your posts always make me laugh “I’m a wimp” lol! I’d have to agree…I like ginger but in mild doses…I’ve always wondered what that candied ginger tastes like! Yum!
Hehe! We can be wimps together Brandi! : )
Those are darling! I would never have thought to put a peach into a scone, I would have thought it would be too wet, but those look and sound amazing. Now to raid the cupboards in search of candied ginger!
You do need to be careful about the wetness. Just make sure your peach isn’t overripe and you’ll be fine!
loving this! way easier than i would’ve expected. i am looking forward to trying my hand at scones now 🙂 thanks lady!
Awesome Audrey! So glad to help! : )
You come up with the best combinations; these sound so good! I bought some candied ginger a while ago, since my girlfriend LOVES ginger, but I still haven’t come up with a good way to use it– something like this would be perfect.
Thanks Allison! I’m also planning to make a chilled coconut carrot soup with candied ginger shavings on top. : ) Stay tuned!
I enjoy candied ginger in hot tea.😋
Ooh yes, that sounds delicious! These scones with a cup of your hot tea would be the perfect combination!
Looks delicious. Must try 🙂
Thanks Fern!