Juicy and sweet, roasted grapes, pair beautifully with fresh thyme in these soft, delicious Roasted Grape and Thyme Scones.
I love scones. I love eating them, of course, and they are one of my favorite things to bake. And, I love trying new combinations of ingredients for making scones.
When I came across the original version of this recipe for Roasted Grape and Thyme Scones in the April issue of Better Homes and Gardens, I knew I had to make them. I love fresh herbs in baked goods and thought the combination with roasted grapes sounded wonderful. Indeed it is.
Roasting Grapes
I love roasting grapes, which caramelizes their sugars and brings out their juicy sweetness. So, even if you have a bunch of grapes that are on the tart and/or sour side, they will be delicious and sweet when roasted. Grapes that are already sweet on their own, are wonderful roasted too.
When I came across the original verison of this recipe for Roated Grape and Thyme Scones, I had a bunch of grapes in my refridgerator that were too tart and sour to enjoy on their own. I was already planning to roast them and was delighted to find a new recipe to incorporate them into.
The original recipe calls for rosemary, with thyme as a suggested alternative. As thyme is one of my favorite herbs and since I has some fresh thyme on hand, thyme was the way I chose to go.
These Roasted Grape and Thyme Scones turned out beautifully, the thyme complements the roasted grapes so nicely and the scones are soft and delicious.
These Roasted Grape and Thyme Scones are delicious for breakfast with a cup of coffee. They are also great as an afternoon snack along with a cup of tea. These pretty scones would also be a wonderful addition to a special brunch for Mother’s Day or any day.
What is your favorite scone ingredients combination? Please let me know in the comments below!
Roasted Grape and Thyme Scones
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups seedless grapes
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, diced
- 1 egg
- 1 (8 oz) carton crème fraiche
- ¼ cup whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preaheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place grapes on parchment paper lined baking sheet and roast 20 – 25 minutes, or until grapes are starting to burst, set aside.
- In a large bowl, using a whisk, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
- Add butter and rub into flour mixture with fingertips until butter is reduced to the size of rice grains. Make a well in the flour mixture, set aside.
- In a medium bowl, crack egg (discard shell), and lightly beat egg with a whisk. Whisk in crème fraiche and whipping cream to blend.
- Add egg mixture, all at once, to well in the dry ingredients; Add in roasted grapes and thyme and stir with a spoon until just combined.
- Gather dough into ball with your hands and place on lightly floured surface. Knead for 10 – 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth.
- Pat dough into an approximately 10-inch by 6-inch rectangle. Using a knife, cut into 12 approximately 2 ½-inch by 1 ½-inch rectangles.
- Place rectangles, 2 inches apart, onto parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven about 15 - 20 minutes or until scones are golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
- Remove scones from baking sheet, serve warm or cool to room temperature.
I never thought to put grapes and thyme together! That is brilliant! I can’t wait to try these.
Hi Kristi, it’s a great combination, hope you give it a try and enjoy!
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What an interesting combination for scones! They look delicious! Pinned and shared!
Oh my gosh, I can just imagine how wonderful these taste. Roasted grapes must be phenomenal. The savoriness of thyme would be a perfect balance.
You’ve convinced me, Joy…I must try roasting grapes! I’m so glad you shared this one on #FoodieFriDIY…your recipe looks awesome and plus now the wheels are turning on those roasted grapes!
What a flavor combinations…sounds good!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday – Link Party!! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Love having you!! Pinned!!
I love scones and this combination of Grapes and Thyme is outstanding. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Never heard of roasted grapes but the scones look delicious. I love all things scones. Thank you for sharing with us at the Home Matters Linky party!
So pretty – these might be the first thing I make with the thyme from my garden!
I love the combination of grapes and thyme. These look delicious and would be wonderful for brunch.
Wow, what an awesome combo!
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Mila
They look fantastic! I prefer thyme than rosemary!
I have never tried roasted grapes. Now, I can’t wait to make a batch.
As for my favorite ingredient in a scone…well, it’s usually chocolate! 🙂
wow these sounds really really good. I’ve never roasted grapes, I bet they become just awesome! Love that you used thyme too – that’s a favorite!
These scones look so good! We’d love to have you link them up at #purebloglove link party. It’s open now!
This recipe is so intriguing to me because it has roasted grapes (which I have never heard of) and uses fresh thyme. I want to try them!
Sweet, Savory and beautiful as well. Fantastic recipe.
These looks so good! I will set this recipe aside and use it for sure!
I think I like the idea of thyme better than rosemary, too. The scones look amazing 🙂
These look so yummy! Do the grapes make a kind of jam like texture to the biscuits?
Thanks so much for the party and for stopping by and taking the time to comment!!
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Debbie
Fantastic, Joy!!
you had me at thyme… what an awesome creative idea I am so trying these!
These Thyme Scones look so delicious. I have never tried making scones with thyme. I have to try them now.
Yumm!
I love this recipe and it will go perfectly with the lasagna I am making tonight.
Such an original recipe 😀
It looks super delicious!
I’m going to have to try this roasted grape idea. I’ve been seeing so many delicious scone recipes lately. I have a list going of all the ones to try! This is being added!
Oh my gosh I roast everything but I did not think about roasting grapes! I can’t wait to try these. Thanks for such a cool recipe!
I’m missing out! I’ve never tried roasted grapes and I bet they’re delicious! I’ll try these scones!
Thanks Sandra! Roasted grapes are indeed delicious in scones, hope you give it a try and enjoy!
I’ve roasted grapes before and it’s so delicious! Never in a scone though – these sounds fabulous and I can’t wait to give this a try!
Thanks Debra! I hope you give this a try and enjoy!
I love scones too these look delicious 🙂
Have a sconetastic week & thanks for baking by 🙂
Thanks Steve!
I love to make scones too and grape and thyme sound like a wonderful combination of flavors. I’ve never roasted grapes before, but now I’m very intrigued. I’ll have to give it a try.
Thanks Joanie! Hope you give this a try and enjoy!
I love roasted grapes as an ingredient. I could see going savory with these and adding some really good parm as well. Great idea.
Thanks Barrett! A savory version of these would be wonderful!
I love roasting grapes as well! I feel they do not get as much love as other fruits. I used some in my pancakes the other day. Cannot wait to try these scones!
Thanks so much Kacey! I agree, roasted grapes are so good! I hope you give these scones a try and enjoy!
Your Roasted Grape and Thyme Scones look amazing. Love how you added the Thyme!!! I have some in my herb garden and can’t wait to try your recipe out.
Thanks Heidy! I hope you give these a try and enjoy!
These look so unique! I love the flavor combination.
Thanks so much Marye!
I haven’t roasted grapes, but I think I’ll give that a try asap! I bet these scones were an amazing flavor combination. The perfect pick-me-up for the morning!
Thanks Miranda! They are indeed a welcome treat in the morning!
I have a focaccia recipe that I love that includes grapes, but scones? Oh yes please!!!! I can’t wait to try these.
Thanks Rachael, I hope you give these scones a try and enjoy! Your focaccia recipe sounds wonderful too!
I have never roasted grapes, but I bet they are amazing! These scones sound wonderful too. A perfect start to the day!
Thanks Carlee! Roasted grapes are indeed amazing, I hope you give it a try and enjoy!