APRICOT-ROSEMARY SCONES

Apricot-Rosemary Scones image

Make these easy sweet-savory scones a family project. It's a delightful way to show your love on Mother's Day. -Charlene Chambers, Ormond Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons 2% milk
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in cold butter until the size of peas. Stir in apricots and rosemary. , In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and whipping cream until blended. Stir into flour-butter mixture just until moistened. , Turn onto a well-floured surface. Roll dough into a 10-in. square. Cut into 4 squares; cut each square into 4 triangles. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment., For topping, combine egg and milk. Brush tops of scones with egg mixture; sprinkle with sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled scones in resealable freezer containers. To use, reheat in a preheated 350° oven 20-25 minutes, adding time as necessary to heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 25g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.