Apple-Ginger Scones

Name: Apple-Ginger 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

12 ingredients

15 steps

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.