Comments on: Fruitcake Scones

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 17:32:23 +0000

In reply to Dorothy.

Yes, of course you can use vanilla or almond extract if you don’t want to use rum extract. Coconut extract is another great possibility.

By: Dorothy

Dorothy — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:17:05 +0000

Can you leave out rum. Maybe use almond or vanilla extract

By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 19:28:43 +0000

In reply to Karen.

rum emulsion is a baking flavor like extract but has a really great smooth flavor, less alcohol tasting. You can add rum extract instead. I just prefer the flavor of rum baking emulsion (I use LorAnn brand) and you add it when you add the vanilla. If you don’t have either, add a splash of rum.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 14:10:02 +0000

Recipe calls for rum emulsion but I don’t see anything about it in the instructions. Also, what is a rum emulsion? Thanks.

By: Fruit Cake Cookies | Created by Diane

Fruit Cake Cookies | Created by Diane — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 17:59:44 +0000

[…] Or do you fear even trying it, after all the bad attention it gets? Well as I mentioned on my Fruitcake Scone post, fruitcake is my dads favorite, so I not only made him a batch of scones but I also made him […]

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:15:07 +0000

Fabulous Diane, Merry Christmas!

By: Sue/the view from great island

Sue/the view from great island — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:52:19 +0000

These sound like a huge step up from fruitcake, great recipe!

By: Lizthechef

Lizthechef — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 22:07:19 +0000

This is a wonderful recipe! I love good fruitcake and have made cookies with it but scones sound terrific! Happy Holidays.