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Maestro® Bell Pepper and White Cheddar Scones

Difficulty: Simple
Time: 45 minutes
Serves: 8

Ingredients

SCONE INGREDIENTS:

  • 1.5 cups finely chopped Maestro® Bell Peppers
  • 3/4 cup grated white cheddar
  • 3/4 cup grated salted butter
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1 Tbsp salt

JAM INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 lb Yum Yum™ Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 Tbsp black pepper

Executive Chef Ned Bell’s Maestro® Bell Pepper and White Cheddar Scones served with Yum Yum™ Cherry Tomato Jam will wow your guests this fall! Maestro® Bell Peppers and cheddar pair perfectly with our sweet and savoury tomato jam. These scones are going to be your go to cozy treat this season!

Instructions

Maestro® Bell Pepper & Cheddar Scones

  1. Preheat oven to 400
  2. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder together.
  3. Add grated cheddar cheese and grated butter. Do not over mix.
  4. Add Maestro® Bell Peppers, milk and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix gently for 30 seconds.
  5. Knead dough gently on a flat surface until it forms a round disk.
  6. Transfer dough to a parchment paper lined baking sheet and softly push down the dough.
  7. Cut into 8 pieces and separate on baking sheet.
  8. Bake at 400 for 25 minutes

YUM YUM™ Cherry Tomato Jam

  1. Place all ingredients in a pot and simmer over medium heat for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Blend for desired consistency.
  4. Serve alongside warm scones!

Recipe Created By

Chef | Ned Bell
Ocean Wise Executive Chef – Vancouver Aquarium

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