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    Home » Baking

    Date Scones with Sugar Crystals

    Published: Jan 15, 2011 Last updated: Sep 21, 2021 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    A tender and sweet scone filled with dates and sprinkled with a coarse sugar topping.
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    First Published: January 15, 2011... Last Updated: November 4, 2019

    These Date Scones are sweet biscuits filled with chopped Medjool dates, maple syrup, and dusted with coarse sugar crystals prior to baking. They are deliciously sweet and tender scones perfect for a morning brunch or afternoon tea.

    Scones are the perfect recipe to serve guests for an afternoon tea or to offer up to your family as part of a weekend brunch. These Date Scones have a deep caramel-like flavor with sweet pieces of dates that melt in your mouth with every bite.

    A Date Scone on a white plate with the rest of the scones in the background

    Making recipes with Date - nature's candy

    I am a big date fan, my most favorite candy being my Great Aunt Helga's Candied Dates recipe. So, when I started thinking about making a scone recently, my mind went to dates and wondering how they would turn out in a scone.

    I had just purchased a large box of Medjool dates and decided to go ahead and give it a try. I am so glad I did! These scones were so delicious I didn't want to stop eating them!

    Fully baked and scored date scones on parchment paper

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    What you need to make Date Scones

    Medjool Dates are a large, very sweet, delicious fresh fruit. They are harvested from the date palm and are not processed. Many people think they are a dried fruit due to their texture, however, that is not the case.

    Maple Extract: I use the maple extract to enhance the dark sugar flavors of this scone.

    Pure Maple Syrup: The flavors of maple and dates complement each other well, so rather than sugar, I used maple syrup as a sweetener.

    Pastry Blender: Using a pastry blender to combine the flour and butter together is my preferred way to mix the fat with the flour mixture and is the best way to be sure you're not overmixing the dough.

    Baked Date Scones on parchment paper

    Tips for the best Date Scone dough

    • Don't use a heavy hand when measuring the flour. Stir the flour in the storage container, then lightly spoon into the measuring cup and level it off without tapping.
    • Be sure you do not over mix or over knead the scone dough. Doing so will cause it to be tough.
    • Stir the chopped dates into the flour mixture after the butter has been worked in. The loose flour will coat the dates and prevent them from sticking together.
    • When scoring the scones (prior to baking), be sure to not cut all the way thru. Once the scones have been scored, they will be kept together and baked as is.
    Dates tossed with the butter/flour mixture

    Make this Date Scone Recipe your own

    • Swap out the maple syrup for brown sugar
    • Use vanilla extract in place of maple extract
    • Instead of sugar crystals, leave them plain, or make the maple icing drizzle from this Banana Walnut Muffin recipe to drizzle over the top.
    Scored Date Scones

    More scone recipes you may want to try

    These Date Scones are delicious and I highly recommend you make these. I also have a few other scone flavors that I recommend that you try.

    Maple Scones are sweetened with only maple sugar and are a delicious moist scone that is perfect for a spring brunch.

    Blueberry Scones are bursting with fresh blueberries and drizzled with a lemon icing.

    Mini Caramel Coconut Chip Scones are delicious little bites of scones with the flavors of caramel, coconut, and chocolate.

    Pumpkin Scones are a delicious fall scone recipe topped with a two-toned pumpkin spice glaze.

    Easy Orange Cranberry Scones are perfect for the winter holiday season with the flavors of orange and cranberry bursting through this delicate dough.

    Date Scones

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    A tender and sweet scone filled with dates and sprinkled with a coarse sugar topping.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Breakfast & Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 241 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1-½ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into chunks
    • ½ cup chopped dates
    • ½ cup half & half
    • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream optional
    • Coarse sugar crystals optional

    Instructions
     

    • Place the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine ingredients.
    • Add the butter pieces and using a pastry blender, work the butter into the dough until small pea-sized crumbs form.
    • Stir in the chopped dates and toss to coat with flour mixture. 
    • Pour the half and half, maple syrup, and maple extract into the flour mixture.  Stir until the mixture begins to form a dough. Turn out onto a countertop and gently fold in remaining dry ingredients until the dough starts to take some shape. 
    • Flatten out into a circle on a pastry-lined baking sheet!  Being careful to not overwork the dough. 
    • Cut the scone dough into 8 pieces, being careful to not cut all the way through the dough. 
    • Bake in a 350-degree oven for 25 minutes or until scones have lightly browned. 
    • Remove from the oven and cool slightly and enjoy while still warm.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 4.1gFat: 9.1gSaturated Fat: 5.6gSodium: 565mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 11g
    Keyword Date Scones
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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    1. The Mom Chef

      January 24, 2011 at 9:08 pm

      Your scones are amazing, no matter what's in them. How perfect they look. The dates only add to the beauty.

      Reply
    2. The Honey Nut

      January 22, 2011 at 6:28 pm

      your date scones look wonderful! My favorite kind is cranberry orange scones but I will have to try these too!!

      Reply
    3. Shelby

      January 20, 2011 at 1:38 am

      Hey Ed, I'm glad you found me! Thank you for the compliment and enjoy the scones!

      Reply
    4. Anonymous

      January 20, 2011 at 1:31 am

      Hi Shelby, took a while to find your blog. You are still one of the BEST writers out there, and I gain 5 pounds just looking at the pics you post. I am making these date treats tomorrow!!!

      Cranberry Ed

      Reply
    5. Steph

      January 17, 2011 at 5:49 pm

      What a great recipe! Scones are so yummy, and I'm sure the sweet jeweled dates add just the right touch!

      Reply
    6. Megan

      January 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm

      I love dates too and these look terrific. Now I want a date shake and a date scone! 😉

      Reply
    7. Lizzy

      January 17, 2011 at 3:52 pm

      Grumpy sounds like my dh...he was skeptical about my first scones, but ended up loving them! I haven't baked with dates in a LONG time...yum! I think I'll put them on my shopping list~

      Reply
    8. Cajun Chef Ryan

      January 17, 2011 at 3:32 pm

      Shelby,
      I love scones, and you already know how I feel about dates!

      So glad I could inspire you in this recipe!

      Pass the Devonshire Cream please...

      Reply
    9. Confectionary Designs

      January 17, 2011 at 1:04 pm

      Looks like these baked up wonderfully with a perfect brown top. The addition of the dates must really make this special.

      Reply
    10. Cakewhiz

      January 17, 2011 at 7:22 am

      My dad really enjoys eating dates....i am sure he would be over the moon when i make this for him. Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    11. Kate @ Diethood.com

      January 17, 2011 at 3:02 am

      Lucky Grumpy! I'd love to have a bite of those scones. Thank you for a new scones recipe to try!

      Reply
    12. Tiffany

      January 17, 2011 at 2:51 am

      I love your use of maple sugar!

      Reply
    13. teresa

      January 16, 2011 at 8:15 pm

      i'm so unfamiliar with dates, but this sounds and looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Anonymous

        June 26, 2013 at 11:28 pm

        Dates are wonderful in baking. I use dates instead of raisins in cookies and they almost taste like caramel.Try them, I think you will like them...
        Rita (Dakota12000) Pinterest

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    14. LeAnn

      January 16, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      Yum. I like dates too, but I rarely use them. My aunt and uncle say that my husband is a French cat. Now, I've not been to France and I don't know much about cats, but they say that where they stayed, the cats got fed the best goodies and got spoiled and picky. So maybe Grumpy is a French Cat. Just a thought.

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    15. Foodiva

      January 16, 2011 at 2:56 pm

      Yes, Grumpy really has no reason to be grumpy with all this good food you're churning up in your kitchen! It's been a while since I've made scones (the last ones were pink and purple!) but your scrumptious date scones reminded me that maybe I should bake some again soon. Thanks for stopping by my site with your kind words, btw. I really appreciate having new readers come by!

      Reply
    16. SMITH BITES

      January 16, 2011 at 2:52 pm

      LOVE these type of scones - cup of coffee or tea? yes please!

      Reply
    17. Barbara @ Modern Comfort Food

      January 16, 2011 at 11:45 am

      Whenever I read you blog my first thought is what a lucky fellow Grumpy is. Offer one of these to me and I promise I will say "yes, please!" Scones are such a great breakfast or afternoon treat and the addition of dates is such a delicious innovation.

      Reply
    18. Sheila

      January 16, 2011 at 11:35 am

      They look delicious! I will have to add this recipe to my file. Have a great day. 🙂

      Reply
    19. marla

      January 16, 2011 at 1:57 am

      I love dates & your scones look delicious!

      Reply
    20. Pegasuslegend

      January 15, 2011 at 4:45 pm

      I am a lover of scones of all kinds, have tried many and was just introduced to them online through Jeroxie incident party. Since then I have become addicted and now another new one to try! These look fabulous Shelby and the end results are amazing...love the dates, had seen them on Ryan's blog as well...what a great use of these chinese dates!

      Reply

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