APPLE-GINGER SCONES

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Use a firm eating apple for this recipe. Braeburn, Gala, Granny Smith and Haralson are all good choices. Soft or excessively juicy apples will add too much moisture.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Scones

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking powder
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple
1/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
1 egg
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon, rind of
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray cooking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.
  • Cut in butter with a pasty blender or a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in apple and ginger.
  • Beat eggs in a small bowl.
  • Stir in cream and lemon peel.
  • Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
  • Gently knead dough 5 or 6 times on a lightly floured surface.
  • Place dough on the prepared cookie sheet pressing into an 8 inch round about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut into 8 wedges seperating slightly.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set.
  • Glaze: Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; blend well.
  • Drizzle warm scones with glaze.
  • Serve warm.

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