APPLE-GINGER SCONES

Apple-Ginger Scones image

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.