Fruit Filled Scones

Directions

1. 1
   Filling:.
2. 2
   Simmer fruit and sugar in a saucepan on the stove until tender. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to fruit. Simmer just until thickened. Cover and chill.
3. 3
   Scone:.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 375.
5. 5
   Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
6. 6
   Cut in cold butter using a pastry knife, or a food processor with the blade attachment.
7. 7
   In a different bowl beat the egg, add cream and vanilla paste/pulp.
8. 8
   Pour liquids into dry ingredients and stir just to combine (don't over work or the scones will be tough and not flaky).
9. 9
   Measure out 1/4 cups of batter on a cookie sheet and fill however you like.
10. 10
    Dust tops with sugar.
11. 11
    Bake for 16 minutes or until lightly golden brown.