Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2013

I really enjoy these scones and have made them multiple times, but like many, I have made my own variations. You certainly need more dry ingredients, so I suggest playing with the consistency until the batter looks scone-like. Either way, these do have a "muffin-y" texture when baked. When I'm feeling lazy, I substitute the dry ingredients (minus brown sugar) for Bisquik - so easy. I also use additional spices or substitute the pears for applesauce according to my whim on a particular day. Recently, I substituted 1/2 of the flour for whey protein to give some nutritional value to the recipe - totally worked - my son ate them right up!

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pclarkrn

Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2013

After reading the reviews, I made this recipe with the following modifications: 1 c. whole wheat flour and 3/4 all purpose flour, increased the cinnamon to 3/4 tsp. Added 1 c. oats (wanted to be able to form into wheel and slice), 1/2 c. toasted walnuts (will try pecans next time). I only used one pear, but I would probably use 2 next time. Still turned out very moist and I would definitely make them again.

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2012

These were amazing. The only change I made was to use buttermilk instead of half and half. So tasty

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momoftwo

Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2012

I loved this recipe. It was so easy to make and just delicious. My pears were quite ripe and therefore full of flavour. I measured my cut pears (unpeeled) and the suggested amount was perfect for this recipe. I only had whole wheat flour so I used that and I needed my cream for my coffee so I put in plain yogurt and a splash of good vanilla instead. I will definitely be making this again, it was even easier then a quick batch of muffins and healthy enough that I didn't mind the kids sneaking a couple of extras off the counter. Thanks for the delicious, easy recipe!!

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TE Folkerts

Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2012

The recipe is great, my only substitution was the half and half- I used hazlenut coffee creamer! It was wonderful!I cooked it for 15 min, then turned on the broiler to brown the tops ; )

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bonnie_lynn2001

Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2012

Already made them 2 days in a row! My husband ate the first batch right up! Very good.

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Cindy

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2012

Just took these out of the oven they were awesome not to heavy not to sweet.... very very good. We did not have pears at our store so i subsituted plums and they were GREAT!

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mac2166

Reviewed: Sep. 5, 2012

Quite good. Baking powder blends well with no shocks. A very light and fluffy treat to have with tea that adds a flare of pear every once and awhile. (a bit of nutmeg works well in it as well.)

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Tracy M

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2012

Absolutely delicious. I made it with freshly ground whole wheat flour instead of all purpose, but otherwise made it exactly as written. I used my trusty little Pampered Chef egg slicer to dice the pears (which I didn't bother peeling). I used a large cookie scoop to dip the dough, and it made 15 smallish scones, which were perfect size for my 3 1/2 year old. Big hit at breakfast this morning.

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