This recipe for gluten-free pumpkin scones uses pumpkin pie filling. The scones are only slightly sweet, so the maple icing on top provides just the right amount of additional sweetness. Makes nine scones.
![Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones](https://i0.wp.com/thehappinesshere.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Pumpkin-Scone-10.jpg?resize=442%2C221&ssl=1)
The recipe calls for half a can of pumpkin pie filling. You can freeze the other half in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container for your next batch.
Ingredients:
- 4 T butter, melted
- ⅔ C canned pumpkin pie mix (half of a can)
- 2 eggs
- ¾ C almond flour
- ¾ C sorghum flour
- ¾ C tapioca flour
- ½ C brown rice flour
- 2 t baking powder
- ½ t xanthan gum
Maple Drizzle:
- ½ C powdered sugar
- 1 T butter, softened
- 2 T maple syrup
- dash cinnamon
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix melted butter, pumpkin pie mix, and eggs together in large bowl. Whisk together dry ingredients in separate bowl.
![Ingredients being mixed.](https://i0.wp.com/thehappinesshere.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Pumpkin-Scone-2.jpg?resize=398%2C280&ssl=1)
Add dry ingredients and walnuts to pumpkin mixture and mix until thoroughly combined.
Divide into nine equal portions and shape into triangles about ¾ inch thick on parchment covered baking sheet. Wet fingers slightly as needed to shape dough.
![Triangle shaped gluten-free pumpkin scones](https://i0.wp.com/thehappinesshere.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Pumpkin-Scone-5.jpg?resize=445%2C223&ssl=1)
Bake at 375 degrees for 18 – 20 minutes.
Maple Drizzle:
Using a spoon, mix softened butter into powdered sugar. Add a dash of cinnamon and maple syrup and mix until uniform consistency. If the mixture is too thick, microwave for a few seconds. If too runny, put it in the refrigerator for a few minutes.
![Maple drizzle](https://i0.wp.com/thehappinesshere.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Pumpkin-Scone-7.jpg?resize=423%2C257&ssl=1)
Using spoon, drizzle the maple icing over the gluten-free pumpkin scones. You can also pipe the icing on the scones for a more professional appearance.
![Gluten-free pumpkin scone with icing.](https://i0.wp.com/thehappinesshere.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Pumpkin-Scone-8.jpg?resize=444%2C222&ssl=1)
Enjoy!
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P.S. Want another pumpkin based recipe? Here’s the link for my Gluten-Free Pumpkin Bread.