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We have a feeling that once you’ve tried this scone recipe, it will be on repeat in your house! Luckily, these scones are made with ingredients that are always in season in California like almonds, walnuts, carrots, and raisins. So you can indulge all year round in this delicious carrot cake-inspired recipe for scones.
When you think of scones, you might not immediately think of carrots, raisins, and walnuts, but we hope you will after reading this blog post! Our Carrot Raisin Walnut Scone recipe has a delightful blend of these three ingredients, each adding its unique texture and flavor, creating a hearty and delicious scone.
The key to this fantastic scone recipe is using high-quality ingredients, and there’s no better place to find them than here in California. California-grown carrots are known for their sweetness and vibrant color. The walnuts, a staple in our state’s agriculture, bring the scones a delightful crunch and richness. And let’s not forget the raisins, which add a natural chewy sweetness that can’t be beaten!
Making scones is a fun, easy cooking project that is as enjoyable as the final product. From preparing your ingredients to the final drizzle of cream cheese frosting, you won’t find a more rewarding baking project anywhere else on the internet.
Whisk together the dry ingredients.
Grate cold butter on a box grater
Rub the grated cold butter pieces into the flour mixture with hands.
Shred carrots on a box grater.
Toss ingredients for scones together.
Form scones & brush cream on top of scones before baking.
Sprinkle raw sugar on the scones before baking.
Drizzle scones with cream cheese icing.
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