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    Apple Fritter Bread with Boiled Cider Glaze

    Apple Fritter Bread is filled with chunks of fresh apple, ribbons of cinnamon-sugar, and topped with boiled cider glaze. Nearly dessert, yet breakfast-appropriate. A loaf makes a wonderful homespun gift for a deserving friend or neighbor.

    Confession: I can’t stop making and eating this Apple Fritter Bread. It holds all the best things about baking season. It’s hearty and sweet; uncomplicated to make and it fills your home with delicious aromas. It’s jam-packed with chunks of fresh apple and ribbons of cinnamon sugar. I have plans to make several more loaves just to give to friends and neighbors. I can’t think of anyone who wouldn’t love a hefty loaf covered with cider glaze and chopped pecans.

    The first layer.
    First, mix up the simple batter. It’s the buttery, vanilla-scented base that will support and hold all of those tasty additions throughout the loaf. You can use a hand mixer for this task. Layer 1/3 of the batter into the bottom of a 9×5 inch greased loaf pan.
    Next, toss some chopped apples in cinnamon-sugar. You’ll need 3 large or 4 small apples for this recipe. Use practically any apple you have on hand. This bread is very forgiving. Granny Smith is my preference for baking, Gala, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady work well, too.

    Next, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the apples. I added some chopped pecans, which could be optional. However, the nutty, sweet flavor of pecans is so good in this bread!

    More layers!
    Continue the layering process two more times with the remaining batter and ingredients. Doing this creates ribbons of brown sugar throughout the loaf.

    The final layer will be apples and cinnamon-sugar. The top bakes to deep golden and sugar crusted while the interior becomes moist with the juices from the baked apple chunks.

    Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it out. Cool on a wire rack before adding the glaze.

    A magic ingredient.
    Here’s one of my favorite fall ingredients of all time! Boiled cider imparts tart apple flavor. It’s pure concentrated apple in a bottle. You can find it for purchase online from King Arthur Baking. Mixed with powdered sugar, it makes an incredibly flavorful glaze. However, you can still make a cider glaze without it. Use regular bottled apple cider or apple juice in its place.

    Top it off.
    Drizzle the glaze over the bread. This loaf won’t crown much on top, because it is dense with all those apples, pecans, and sugar. This inhibits the middle from puffing up, but doesn’t affect the tenderness of the crumb.

    Add a few more pecans on top, if you’re feeling a little extra.

    This Apple Fritter Bread gets its inspiration from – you guessed it! – fried apple fritters. Which are absolutely delicious but slightly more involved with all that frying. (Find my Homemade Apple Fritter Bread right here – they are worth the effort!) However, this bread doesn’t require much attention, and it is well-suited to those who want to cozy up with a book for an hour while it bakes.

    Apple Fritter Bread with Boiled Cider Glaze

    Heather Baird

    This bread is the perfect way to celebrate fall’s apple harvest, but it’s good any time of year! It is truly reminiscent of fried apple fritters with all those chunks of fresh apple in the batter. You’ll need about 3 large apples to yield the 2 cups of chopped apple required for this recipe. The baker’s stand-by, Granny Smith, is great; however you can use whatever variety you have on hand. Juicier apples will impart more moisture into the crumb, which is nice. I have used Gala, Pink Lady, and Golden Delicious with success.

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    Prep Time 20 minsCook Time 1 hrTotal Time 1 hr 20 mins

    Course Bread, Breakfast, DessertCuisine American

    Servings 10

    Equipment1 9×5 inch loaf pan
    Ingredients US CustomaryMetric Bread batter1/2 cup unsalted butter softened3/4 cup granulated sugar3 eggs at room temperature2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt1/2 cup milk at room temperatureApple mixture2 cups chopped apples 3 large, about 10 oz.2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon cinnamonCinnamon-brown sugar mixture1/3 cup brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/3 cup chopped pecansGlaze and toppings1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon boiled cider or 2 tablespoons apple cider1 tablespoon milk or cream1/3 cup chopped pecans optional
    Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×5 nonstick loaf pan flour-based baking spray (such as Baker’s Joy or Pam). Alternatively, grease and flour the pan.Bread batterIn the bowl of an electric mixer (I used a hand-held mixer) cream together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well with each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add it to the creamed mixture, beating on low speed, alternately with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Set aside.Apple mixtureMix the apples, cinnamon, and sugar in a bowl. Toss to coat.Cinnamon-brown sugar mixtureMix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans in a bowl. Stir well to combine.AssemblySpread 1/3 of the bread batter into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Top with 1/3 of the apples, and sprinkle over 1/3 of the cinnamon-brown sugar mixture.Spread another 1/3 of the batter over the apples and brown sugar mixture. Do this with two spoons, placing dollops of batter over the sugared surface (see image in blog post), and then spread evenly. Top with another 1/3 of apples and another 1/3 of the brown sugar mixture.Finally, spread the last 1/3 of batter over the last layer (dolloping as before) and finish with the final 1/3 of apples and 1/3 of brown sugar mixture.Bake for 1 hour, or until the top is deeply browned and crusty and a toothpick tester inserted near the center comes out clean.Let the bread loaf stand for about 10 minutes before turning it out to a cooling rack.Glaze and toppingsIn a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and 1 tablespoon of boiled cider (or apple cider, if using). Add the milk and mix until a thick pourable glaze is formed (you may need more or less milk, add it a little at a time). Drizzle or pour the glaze over the loaf and sprinkle the center with chopped pecans.Store the bread covered in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days. Refrigerate for longevity, up to a week. Bring bread slices to room temperature before serving.
    NotesFreeze it! Wrap the cooled, unglazed loaf in plastic wrap and doubled bag in freezer bags with the air removed. It will keep up to 3 months if stored correctly.
    Thaw bread in the refrigerator overnight. Glaze before serving. 

    Keyword apple bread, apple fritter bread, boiled apple cider, cinnamon sugar coating, fall bread, quick bread

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    The Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall

    Embrace the flavors of the season with the Best Pumpkin Recipes for Fall! I’m sharing some of my favorite pumpkin treats, from pumpkin cakes and cookies to pumpkin bread, and more. All easy to make and brimming with the festive flavors of warm, savory-spiced pumpkin!

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    Bring On The Fall Vibes with These Cozy Pumpkin Recipes

    Who else has waited all year for pumpkin season? Because, same. For pumpkin lovers like yours truly, I consider fall our Superbowl.  
    With the most pumpkin-full time of the year rolling around soon enough, today I’m sharing my favorite treats featuring the fall season’s star ingredient.
    I’m dishing some of my all-time best pumpkin recipes. From cozy pumpkin cookies to pumpkin loaves, muffins, and even a pumpkin cake or two for good measure. Get ready for your kitchen to smell like a sweet and toasty pumpkin spice dream!
    What Makes These Recipes the Best?
    Everyone loves a good pumpkin recipe, but what makes these ones better than good? These pumpkin baking ideas are:
    Easy. As always, it’s my mission to share the best baking recipes that any home baker can whip up when a craving hits! These pumpkin recipes are easy AND delicious.Full of pumpkin flavor. Warm and cozy, sweet and spicy – my pumpkin recipes don’t fall short on all the classic flavors we know and love. Perfect for the season. Fall means the festive season is just around the corner! I’m sharing goodies that are great for everyday baking, but also just as perfect for sharing with friends and family come the holidays. 
    Tips for Cooking with Pumpkin
    Some added guidance when turning pumpkin into the best fall treats:
    You Can Use Canned or Homemade – Sort Of. Most pumpkin recipes will turn out just as great with fresh pumpkin puree made from scratch as they would with canned pumpkin. However, the flavor and texture of fresh pumpkin can vary, so that’s something to keep in mind when baking. Pumpkin pies, for example, usually come out the best when made with trusty, canned pumpkin.Speaking of Canned Pumpkin… Pumpkin puree in a can isn’t the same as canned pumpkin pie filling. If your recipe calls for canned pumpkin, make sure you’re using the right ingredient!Swapping Pumpkin for Eggs, Oil, or Butter: You can swap 1/4 cup pumpkin puree for one egg in most baking recipes. You can also substitute pumpkin puree tablespoon for tablespoon in place of oil/butter.Bake Thoroughly. Because pumpkin is so moist, it’s important to keep an eye on the baked goods while they’re in the oven, and after they come out. Make sure the centers aren’t still raw/gummy after baking.Pumpkin Puree Substitutes: Run out of pumpkin puree? Or maybe you forgot to add it to your shopping list, or you’re just after something different. Good alternatives to pumpkin are mashed/pureed sweet potatoes, canned yams, or butternut squash. These can be substituted 1:1 for pumpkin puree in most recipes!
    14 Recipes You Have to Try
    Have your pumpkin puree at the ready for these festive recipes that are perfect for fall baking!
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    Pumpkin Cookies
    Let’s start with a true classic: rich and tender, delicious and spiced pumpkin cookies. I’ve frosted these with a decadent melt-in-your-mouth brown sugar icing. A bite out of one of these is the definition of bliss!

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
    A soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie with a fun fall twist. These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are loaded with rich pumpkin spice flavor, made extra moist and tender thanks to real pumpkin puree.

    Perfect Pumpkin Cake with Maple Frosting
    Light and fluffy pumpkin cake is layered with the flavors of fall in this easy pumpkin dessert. Filled with buttery frosting enriched with browned butter plus a touch of pure maple syrup.

    Pumpkin Apple Muffins
    Two autumn favorites come together in these easy pumpkin apple muffins! Soft and pillowy pumpkin muffins are filled with sweet apple chunks and cinnamon spice. This recipe instantly puts everyone in a fall mood!

    Salted Honey Chewy Pumpkin Cookies
    These chewy pumpkin cookies are just the best, with all their buttery, spicy deliciousness and whatnot. Just TRY to resist having a second or third. Perfect for a Thanksgiving or Halloween cookie platter!

    Pumpkin Dump Cake
    This pumpkin dump cake might just be one of my all-time favorite fall desserts. I always come back to this moist cake recipe that’s choc full of real pumpkin flavor, prepared with a boxed yellow cake mix and a crunchy, nutty graham cracker topping.

    The Best Easy Pumpkin Bread
    The perfect quick bread loaf to bake this fall! You’re going to love this classic pumpkin bread recipe as much as I do, I just know it. I can’t think of many people who can resist a soft and tender slice of this pumpkin-spiced loaf.

    Easy Pumpkin Blondies
    Serve these easy pumpkin blondies at all your fall gatherings and watch them vanish from the plate! This blondies recipe is packed with pumpkin flavor (not to mention, melty white chocolate chips!) and is super simple to make.

    Pumpkin Scones
    These flaky and moist pumpkin scones are exactly what I’ll be having with my morning coffee all season long. Drizzled with brown sugar icing and so buttery!

    Easy Pumpkin Roll
    Roll up all the scrumptious flavors of pumpkin and spice into an impressive yet easy dessert. This pumpkin roll is creamy, it’s tender, and just an all-around winner.

    Easy Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cake
    This breakfast dessert starts with a store-bought cake mix and ends with the most incredible pumpkin cinnamon roll cake. This easy cake recipe is a go-to treat for fall mornings, made from moist cake swirled with cinnamon and drizzled with glaze.

    Pumpkin Molasses Cookies
    If there was ever a recipe to make you feel like a frolic through your local pumpkin patch, this is it! These pumpkin molasses cookies are so soft, sweet, and tender, and taste just like they came from a bakery.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
    Creamy cheesecake with tons of pumpkin flair! My pumpkin cheesecake recipe is the best for fall entertaining as it never fails to wow. The texture is divine and the flavors are a pumpkin lover’s dream come true.

    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
    If you love those soft pumpkin cream cheese muffins from Starbucks, wait until you’ve tried this homemade version. This copycat recipe inspired by the classic coffee shop treat tastes a million times better when it’s fresh from the oven!

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    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

    These pumpkin cream cheese muffins are the perfect fall breakfast. Soft, pumpkin muffins with a sweet cream cheese filling and topped with a buttery streusel are even better than Starbucks!
    Make sure to try my Pumpkin Bread Recipe too…it’s the absolute BEST!

    These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Are My Version Of A Starbucks Copycat Recipe!
    These Pumpkin Muffins are so incredibly delicious! They are my version of the popular muffin that comes out at Starbucks every year, but even better. I have made these three ways: with the cream cheese on top surrounded by streusel topping, with the cream cheese inside and the streusel covering the top of the muffin, AND with the cream cheese on top without any streusel if that’s what you like! I wanted to give you a few options and show you just how easy these pumpkin muffins are!
    You Will Love the Cream Cheese Filling!
    The cheesecake filling inside (or on top of) these muffins is absolutely delicious. It’s a creamy bite that pairs beautifully with the spiced pumpkin muffin. The cream cheese adds a little something special to this recipe, in my opinion, but if you don’t like cream cheese you can absolutely omit it. But I love it, and I think you will too!

    Ingredients/Yield: 24 Standard Muffins
    I’ve broken up the ingredients list into 3 parts here for you to make it easier: the cream cheese filling, the muffins, and the streusel topping! The full ingredient list with the measurements is in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
    Cream Cheese Filling:
    Cream Cheese at room temperatureLarge eggGranulated Sugar
    Pumpkin Muffins:
    All purpose flourPumpkin pie spice. If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice use 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger.CinnamonKosher saltBaking sodaVegetable oil. You can also use canola oil as well.Granulated sugarLarge eggsPure pumpkin puree. Don’t get this mixed up with pumpkin pie filling. Make sure you’re using 100% pure pumpkin!
    Streusel Topping:
    Light brown sugarButter at room temperatureQuick oats. You can also use old fashioned oats if that’s what you have on-hand. I prefer the texture the quick oats give as they are cut into smaller pieces.All purpose flourGround cinnamonPumpkin seeds. I like to use salted pumpkin seeds in the streusel topping, for a little bit of a salty bite!

    How To Make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins:
    These muffins are simple to make, they just have a few steps. You don’t even need to use a mixer if you don’t want to, and can omit the topping or the filling if you desire!
    Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, egg, and 3- tablespoons sugar with a hand mixer until combined and smooth, 1-2 minutes. You can also do this step by hand, I just prefer to use the hand mixer for ease!Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a bowl and refrigerate while you complete the next steps.Streusel: In a medium bowl mix together the light brown sugar, butter, oats, flour, cinnamon, and pumpkin seeds until combined and coarse crumbs form. Set this aside. Muffins: Line 2 muffins tins with cupcake liners and preheat your oven to 350°F. You can also coat your muffin tins with nonstick spray if you don’t want to use liners.In a large bowl whisk together your dry ingredients (flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.) Set aside. In another bowl mix together the wet ingredients (oil, 2 cups sugar, eggs, and pumpkin puree.) Stir until smooth.Add the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until combined.To create muffins with the cream cheese INSIDE: Fill the liners halfway full with the muffin batter. Drop a spoonful of the cream cheese into the batter and top with a tablespoon more of batter covering the cream cheese. Repeat this process with the remaining batter and cream cheese. Then Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly on the muffins and bake for 20 – 25 minutes until the muffins are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.To create muffins where the cream cheese REMAINS ON TOP (like Starbucks): Fill the muffin tin 3/4 full and spoon the cream cheese in the center. Sprinkle the streusel mixture around the edge of the cupcake, not covering the cream cheese. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes.Allow the muffins to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Can I Make These Without the Cream Cheese Filling?
    Yes, absolutely! The base recipe for these Pumpkin Muffins is standalone great! You could even use the recipe for the streusel on the muffins without the cream cheese!

    WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
    This recipe works on so many different levels:
    The pumpkin muffin is light enough to enjoy on its own. It has the perfect crumb and moistness. It also is sturdy enough to hold up to the cream cheese filling. It’s a completely adaptable pumpkin muffin recipe with the ideal amount of spice and pumpkin flavor!The streusel topping is crunchy and delicious without overpowering the muffin. It includes pumpkin seeds with adda little protein and crunch! I like to use salted pumpkin seeds to add a slightly salty bite!This recipe is also great to cut in half if you would only like to make 12 muffins! You can also use large muffin tins if you want a true bakery-style muffin!
    How To Store Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins:
    Store these muffins airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You need to keep these in the fridge due to the cream cheese. If you omit the cheesecake filling, you can store them at room temperature for 3 days.
    Freezing:
    These muffins freeze beautifully. Store them airtight in the freezer for up to 30 days for best freshness. Thaw them in the refrigerator!

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    Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

    Description:
    These moist Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are sweet, delicious, and adaptable! Perfect with a cup of coffee!

    Ingredients:

    Cream Cheese Filling:

    8– ounces cream cheese, room temperature
    1 egg
    3 tablespoons granulated sugar

    Streusel:

    1 cup light brown sugar
    1/2 cup butter, room temperature
    1/2 cup quick oats
    1/2 cup all purpose flour
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, roughly chopped

    Muffins:

    3 cups flour
    1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 teaspoon kosher salt
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
    2 cups granulated sugar
    4 eggs
    1 (15- ounce) can pure pumpkin puree

    Instructions

    Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, egg, and 3- tablespoons sugar with a hand mixer until combined and smooth, 1-2 minutes.
    Transfer the cream cheese mixture into a bowl and refrigerate while you complete the next steps.
    Streusel: In a medium bowl mix together the light brown sugar, butter, oats, flour, cinnamon, and pumpkin seeds until combined and coarse crumbs form. Set aside.
    Muffins: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 tins with liners. Set aside.
    In a large bowl whisk together the flour, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.
    In another bowl mix together the oil, 2 cups sugar, eggs, and pumpkin puree. Stir until smooth.
    Add the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture, stirring until combined.
    Fill the liners halfway full with the muffin batter. Drop a spoonful of the cream cheese into the batter and top with a tablespoon more of batter covering the cream cheese. (This creates muffins where the cream cheese is inside the muffin. See the notes for other methods.). Repeat this process with the remaining batter and cream cheese.
    Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly on the muffins and bake for 20 – 25 minutes until the muffins are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Allow to cool in the muffin tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Notes:

    To create muffins where the cream cheese remains on top, fill the muffin tin 3/4 full and spoon the cream cheese in the center. Sprinkle the streusel mixture around the edge of the cupcake, not covering the cream cheese. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes.

    If you don’t prefer streusel, you can omit it. 
    Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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My husband who “doesn’t like scones” loved these, and my son who “doesn’t like pumpkin” said these were amazing. Two glowing reviews from two of my harshest critics, so those are supremely high accolades!This Recipe Makes Light, Flaky, Moist Scones!Like I said before, if you’ve ever had a dry scone you might not be so inclined to try another one…but if you’ve had a good one, I think you will be matching my enthusiasm today!This is an easy scone recipe, literally made in minutes. I took the base recipe from my Chocolate Chunk Orange Scones and tweaked it to incorporate the pumpkin and the results are DELICIOUS!!How Do You Make Pumpkin Scones?That’s why we’re all here today…not to look at pretty scone pictures, but to learn how to make them, right? So let’s get to it!What Ingredients Do You Need?Simple, everyday ingredients are what makes these scones easy to make and perfectly flavorful.All Purpose FlourSugar – I used granulated sugar, but you could absolutely use light brown sugar as well!Salt and Baking PowderButter – I used salted butter in my scone recipes because I prefer the slightly balanced sweet and salty dough, a lot like a biscuit. AND make sure it’s COLD COLD COLD! I’ll explain a little more in depth below.Heavy Cream – this adds so much richness to the scone, while also adding a little more fat which assists in keeping these extra moist!Pumpkin Pie SpicePumpkin Puree – Make sure you use 100% pumpkin here (like Libby’s) and not canned Pumpkin Pie MixDo You Have To Make the Icing?Well, of course not…especially since you will have the sweet crunch of the turbinado sugar on top…BUT. 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THAT, my friends, is scone perfection!I only use 1/4 cup of pumpkin in these scones, which adds the pretty color and the perfect subtle pumpkin flavor. That, combined with the Pumpkin Pie Spice isn’t overpowering, but perfectly pumpkin.AND wondering what you should do with that extra pumpkin from the can? Try my Pumpkin Mug Cake!Scones Aren’t Your Thing, But Pumpkin Is? Try These Other Pumpkin Recipes:PrintPumpkin Scones Description:These Pumpkin Scones are buttery, flaky, sweet, and PERFECT!Ingredients:2 cups all purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 cup cold, salted butter, cut into cubes1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice1/4 cup pumpkin puree2 tablespoons turbinado sugar (like Sugar in the Raw) for garnishIcing2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup light brown sugar1 tablespoons milk1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/3 cup powdered sugarInstructionsPreheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Set aside.Cut the butter into the mixture using a pastry cutter or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse sand. There will (and should be) some larger pieces of butter.In a medium bowl whisk together 1/2 cup heavy cream, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice.Make a well in the center of the dry mixture and pour the wet ingredients into the well. Mix the dough together using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. It should have a slightly dry texture and hold together, but not be crumbly. Add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of cream if the dough seems too dry.Place the dough onto a lightly floured work surface and form it into a ball. Flatten the ball into a circle about 1 1/2- inches thick.Using a knife or a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 6 wedges.Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet and brush with the remaining 2 tablespoons heavy cream. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar.Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the lightly golden.To prepare the icing place butter and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a bowl stirring frequently. Allow the mixture to boil for 3 minutes and then remove from the heat. Immediately whisk in the milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth and no lumps remain.Drizzle the icing onto the scones and allow it to set.Serve warm or at room temperature.Notes:Store airtight for up to 2 days. You can cut the scones into smaller wedges, just adjust the bake-time down slightly.Keywords:: cookies and cups, scone recipe, pumpkin scones, pumpkin recipe, fall baking Want To Save This Recipe? LEGGI TUTTO