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By Katja Heino 29 Comments
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Fresh Cherry Vanilla Scones (gluten free and nut free)

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 Cherry Vanilla Scones on a cookies sheet

It’s Friday!  And I’m rolling into the weekend with these flaky, buttery scones bursting with fresh cherry flavor. 

Confession time:  I’ve actually never been a huge fan of scones.  I always thought they were dry, boring biscuits not worthy of eating.  But recently I had a gluten free scone at a local bakery that was loaded with fresh cherries, marzipan and lemon.  OMG!  I was completely wrong about scones.

So obviously I have some catching up to do here on the blog.  I need some fabulously amazing scone recipes, like RIGHT NOW!

Come to find out, scones are pretty easy to make.  The secret is to make them as buttery as you can. And flaky.  And crumbly.  And don’t forget about the fresh fruit.

Cherry Vanilla Scones on a cookie sheet dusted with flour

Here’s the deets:

  • I have lots of different gluten and grain free flours in my pantry.  I opted for a mix of cassava flour and arrowroot powder. I find cassava flour a great substitute for traditional flour when it comes to texture.
  • I used real, organic, grass fed butter.  But you can use ghee as well.  I highly recommend grating your butter with a cheese grater and placing it in the freezer for a few minutes to get it nice and cold.
  • I used a dairy free coconut yogurt in the recipe because that’s what I had in the fridge.  But you can certainly use regular yogurt, buttermilk, or even coconut cream (the thick stuff from the top of a can of full fat coconut milk when chilled.)
  • fresh cherries.  Fresh fruit in scones is the BEST!  Imagine every bite of your perfect cherry vanilla scone bursting with juicy flavor.

close up of Cherry Vanilla Scones

Honestly, I’m in love with these cherry vanilla scones.  They make me very happy.  And everyone who had one agreed they are legit scones, moist flaky, and crumbly all at the same time. The biggest compliment came from a friend’s mom who happens to be British.  She said the texture was just like a real English scone.  I think I’m winning at scones today.

Make them for brunch. Have one for dessert. Have one for a delicious little snack any time of day.  Just have one!!

Keep shining, beautiful people!

xo,

Katja

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Cherry Vanilla Scones on dusted baking sheet

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Fresh Cherry Vanilla Scones (gluten free and nut free)

★★★★★ 5 from 10 reviews
  • Author: Katja from Savory Lotus
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 46 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones 1x
  • Category: dessert, breakfast
  • Method: baking
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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup plain unsweetened yogurt (or coconut cream or buttermilk)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup cassava flour (like this)
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot powder (like this)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup butter (grated and cold) or ghee
  • 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and halved
  • milk of any kind from brushing

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.  Set aside.
  2. In a food processor, pulse together cassava flour, arrowroot, baking soda, salt, and grated butter until you get a coarse crumble.
  3. Add dry to wet.  Gently mix until fully combine.  Very gently fold in cherries.
  4. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and  pat into 1-inch-thick circle. Place into freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
  5. While you wait, preheat oven to 400’F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  6. Remove from freezer and cut dough into 8 even slices (like a pie.) Arrange pieces, about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Brush each piece with milk of any kind.
  7. Bake for 16-18 minutes, until golden brown, rotating baking sheet halfway through. Enjoy!!

Notes

  • I used a dairy free coconut yogurt in the recipe because that’s what I had in the fridge.  But you can certainly use regular yogurt, buttermilk, or even coconut cream (the thick stuff from the top of a can of full fat coconut milk when chilled.)
  • to grate butter, simply use a cheese grater.  I like to put grated butter in freezer for 5 minutes to get it nice and cold again.  If using ghee, use cold ghee and chop into small pieces.
  • Yes, you can sub tapioca flour for the arrowroot powder.
  • I recommend patting your cherry halves dry with a paper towel before adding to dough.  This will keep your dough from turning purple from all that yummy cherry juice.

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  1. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:51 am

    My goodness these scones look incredible! I love scones but haven’t made them in years and I’ve never had them with cherries. That is brilliant! I can’t wait to try some.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:03 am

      I’m new to scones and am loving them.

      Reply
  2. Jean says

    July 23, 2018 at 6:40 pm

    These look so perfect! Would love one for breakfast.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:03 am

      They taste so good with a hot cup of morning tea.

      Reply
  3. Irena Macri says

    July 24, 2018 at 5:16 am

    I love scones and cherries so this is my kind of dessert for sure! Can’t wait to make it for an afternoon tea someday.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:03 am

      Tea and scones sounds lovely, Irena! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Tessa Simpson says

    July 24, 2018 at 5:43 am

    I purchased some pretty amazing cherries yesterday…I tell ya…summer is glorious for all it’s in season goodness!! Scones are amazing…and cassava flour makes them taste like original! Yum!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:02 am

      I agree, Tessa! Nothing like the abundance of summer fruit.

      Reply
  5. Renee Kohley says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:49 am

    We are right in the middle of cherry season here! I can’t wait to make this this weekend! thank you!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:01 am

      Hope you and family enjoy them!! 🙂

      Reply
  6. ChihYu says

    July 24, 2018 at 7:02 pm

    Totally in love with the flavor combination of this recipe. Love that it’s grain-free too !

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:01 am

      Thanks, ChihYu! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Georgie says

    July 26, 2018 at 5:54 am

    Cherries are my favourite fruit to bake with and these scones look just utterly delicious. I need to grab me some cassava flour stat!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 8:00 am

      I love baking with cherries too. It’s worth all of the pitting I have to do. 😉

      Reply
  8. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    July 26, 2018 at 11:16 am

    These are gorgeous! I am making for sure!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 7:59 am

      Thanks, Melissa!

      Reply
  9. Holley@ThePrimalDesire says

    July 29, 2018 at 11:04 am

    These look like the perfect use for the pitted cherries in my fridge!

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 7:58 am

      Hope you love them!!

      Reply
  10. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    July 30, 2018 at 6:43 am

    I completely agree, scones are just not worth it unless they’re nice and buttery! Our local cherry season is just starting so I can’t wait to make these!

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 7:57 am

      YES! 🙂

      Reply
  11. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    July 30, 2018 at 7:40 am

    These look absolutely yummy! Love cherry vanilla combo.

    ★★★★★

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    • Katja Heino says

      July 30, 2018 at 7:57 am

      Thank you, Stacey!! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Darryl says

    July 30, 2018 at 11:38 am

    These look so delicious!!!! I can’t wait to try these.

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    • Katja Heino says

      August 1, 2018 at 8:57 am

      Thanks, Darryl! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Anna Groth says

    August 6, 2018 at 5:36 pm

    I am a scone addict and I am so excited to try this recipe! Thanks Katja!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      August 7, 2018 at 10:52 am

      Hope you love them, Annie! 🙂

      Reply
  14. K says

    May 20, 2020 at 4:36 pm

    These look awesome. You can swap the same ratio of regular flour for specialty flour?

    Reply
    • Katja Heino says

      June 3, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      I made these scones with cassava and arrowroot. If you swap out the flours, I’m not sure what the texture will be like. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Danielle Donkers says

    July 26, 2020 at 6:07 am

    These are AMAZING. Just made them. Ate two immediately. I swapped cherries for raspberries.

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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