Oat Scones with Apple-Pear Butter

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the dry mixture. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick.

Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out scones from the dough. Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown.

While the scones are baking, prepare the apple-pear butter. Peel and core the apple and pear, then dice them into small pieces. In a saucepan, combine the diced apple, pear, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and honey. Cook over medium heat until the fruits are soft and easily mashed.

Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the cooked fruits into a smooth butter consistency.

Once the scones are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Serve the scones with the apple-pear butter.