Apple-Ginger Scones

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Source: Karen from Colorado; Recipezaar

Serves 8 people

Categories: Apples, Breakfast, Scones

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. Spray cooking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

  3. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.

  4. Cut in butter with a pasty blender or a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  5. Stir in apple and ginger.

  6. Beat eggs in a small bowl.

  7. Stir in cream and lemon peel.

  8. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.

  9. Gently knead dough 5 or 6 times on a lightly floured surface.

  10. Place dough on the prepared cookie sheet pressing into an 8 inch round about 1 inch thick.

  11. Cut into 8 wedges seperating slightly.

  12. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set.

  13. Glaze: Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; blend well.

  14. Drizzle warm scones with glaze.

  15. Serve warm.

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