Apple, Ginger Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Finely chop the dried apples and ginger pieces by pulsing them a few times in a food processor, or by hand, and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. 2
   Mix together all the dry ingredients in a food processor and pulse it a few times to combine them well.
3. 3
   Add the butter pieces to the dry ingredients and pulse to incorporate. You want nice, crumbly bits. If there are a few larger lumps of butter left, that's fine - work them in with your fingers.
4. 4
   In a measuring cup - whisk together the egg, vanilla and cream until well blended.
5. 5
   Add the flour and butter mixture to the apples and ginger and mix well.
6. 6
   Add the cream and egg mixture to the dry ingredients and incorporate. Don't over mix it, you just want it to come together.
7. 7
   Turn the mixture out onto a floured surface and work it into a dough - it will be sticky. Form it into a round loaf about 2 inches thick, and using a knife or dough scraper, cut the loaf into 8 equal slices like a pie.
8. 8
   Place the scones on a plate and set it in the freezer. Once frozen, put the frozen raw scones in a freezer bag until ready to bake.
9. 9
   When ready to bake - brush the scones with some heavy cream and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake at 425' for about 20-25 minutes.