Fig and Honey Scones

This morning I wanted to make scones. I bought some dried figs a few months ago on a whim (they were a good price), so I decided it was as good a time as any to use them. I've made scones with figs before and considered trying the recipe again, but I was hungry and decided  it would take too long to toast almonds and chill the scones prior to baking. I searched around online briefly for a recipe for fig scones. I found the recipe for Honey Fig Scones, which sounded delicious and simple to make. The original recipe used oil. I've used oil in scones when I forgot to add butter once, and it saved my scones, but I didn't feel like trying a different technique today. I decided to use margarine instead to firm up the dough, which reviews said was wet. Besides - I like my pastry cutter (affiliate link).

The scones were really good. The honey flavor really shone - this would be a great time to use any special honey you happened to have around. I don't eat figs very often, so they're always a pleasant surprise to have. The oats made the scones a little heartier and gave it a nice texture, without the scones seeming heavy or oaty. Both Alex and I really enjoyed these scones. I really liked the distinct flavor of honey, as well as the flavor and crunch of figs. The scones were very easy and quick to make. I can definitely see myself making these again. If you like honey and figs, you should give them a try.

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