APPLE RAISIN SCONES WITH BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM

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This scone recipe is a little different than others we've tried. They're not very sweet and almost like a biscuit. But, boy they were good. Apples and raisins add a slight sweetness to the scone. The scone itself has a subtle bourbon flavor that blends well with the fruit. The bourbon whipped cream is a delicious touch. But since...

Provided by Brenda Washnock

Categories     Other Breakfast

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

FOR SCONE
2 c all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp brown sugar
3 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/4 c butter
2 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 c raisins
1/2 c sour cream
1 medium egg, beaten
1/4 c bourbon
EGG WASH
1 medium egg white with 1 tsp water for egg wash
4 Tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling on top
BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM
1 c heavy cream
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp bourbon

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • 2. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • 3. In a medium bowl, toss diced apples with cinnamon.
  • 4. Then add to the large bowl along with the raisins. Stir.
  • 5. In a medium bowl combine sour cream, egg and bourbon.
  • 6. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add this all at once.
  • 7. Stir until combined.
  • 8. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead by gently folding and pressing for about 10-12 strokes. Pat into about a 12 inch circle.
  • 9. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter cut out about 8 circles.
  • 10. Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • 11. With your fingers rub some egg wash on the top of each scone.
  • 12. Sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
  • 13. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes until edges begin to brown.
  • 14. While cooling whip the cream and sugar with a hand mixer. When whipped, fold in the bourbon.
  • 15. Serve prepared cream with the scones.

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