Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite dried apricot and sage scones, a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With two delectable variations to choose from, these scones offer a perfect balance of crispy edges and a soft, fluffy interior. Embark on a unique baking adventure as we guide you through the process of crafting these delightful treats, ensuring a satisfying and memorable experience for you and your loved ones.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
GOLDEN APRICOT SCONES
Besides farming and raising cattle, our family has a home bakery that serves area restaurants and health food stores. We dry lots of local fruit for use in recipes, like these moist golden scones that are so popular with our customers.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 6 scones.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients; cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. In a small bowl, beat eggs; set aside 1 tablespoon for glaze. In another bowl, combine sour cream, milk and remaining beaten eggs; add apricots. Stir into crumb mixture until the dough clings together., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 12-15 times. Divide dough in half. Pat one portion into a 7-in. circle on a greased baking sheet. Combine the brown sugar, oats and butter; sprinkle over dough. Roll out remaining dough into a 7-in. circle; place over filling. , Brush with reserved egg; sprinkle with additional sugar. Cut into wedges but do not separate. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until scones are golden brown. Cool slightly; cut again if necessary. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 110mg cholesterol, Sodium 429mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
APRICOT SCONES
Popular served with tea in Victorian days, scones are making a big comeback. Apricots and nuts are stirred into the batter in this recipe I baked for the theme shower. Spread with Devonshire cream, they delighted the bride-to-be and guests. -Robin Fuhrman, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 16 scones (1 cup cream).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For Devonshire cream, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , For scones, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the apricots, pecans and orange zest. With a fork, rapidly stir in 1 cup whipping cream just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Divide in half; shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 6-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining whipping cream., Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with Devonshire cream and jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
DRIED-APRICOT SAGE SCONES
The flavor of fresh sage counterbalances the sweetness of apricots.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes Bread Recipes
Time 55m
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Work in butter with fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in dried apricots and sage. Add cream; gather mixture with your hands until it starts to hold together.
- Turn out mixture onto a lightly floured work surface. Quickly bring dough together; pat into an 8-inch circle that is 1 inch thick. Smooth top with a rolling pin. Cut into 8 wedges with a bench scraper.
- Arrange wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with cream; sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Immediately transfer to a wire rack; let cool at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
DRIED APRICOT SCONES
Provided by Food Network
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425degrees. Use an ungreased baking sheet. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl, stirring with a fork to mix well. Add the dried fruit. Still using a fork, stir in the cream and mix until the dough holds together in a rough mass (the dough will be quite sticky). Lightly flour a board and transfer the dough to it. Knead the dough 8 or 9 times. Pat into a circle about 10 inches round. For the glaze, spread the butter over the top and side of the circle of dough and sprinkle sugar on top. Cut circle into 12 wedges and place each piece on the baking sheet, allowing 1-inch between pieces. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.;\
DRIED APRICOT AND SAGE SCONES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Work in the butter with your fingertips or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the dried apricots and sage. Add the cream; gather the mixture together with your hands until it starts to hold together.
- Turn out the mixture onto a lightly floured work surface. Quickly bring the dough together; pat into an 8-inch circle 1 inch thick. Smooth the top with a rolling pin. Cut into 8 wedges with a bench scraper.
- Arrange the wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with cream, then sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Bake until scones are cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Immediately transfer the scones to a wire rack; let cool at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Making Scones
- The dough for scones, like that of biscuits, should be handled as little as possible. Cut out scones by pressing straight through the dough with a bench scraper (or with a biscuit cutter). Brush the tops with heavy cream or beaten egg, then sprinkle with sanding sugar so the scones glisten when they come out of the oven.
APRICOT SCONES
Make a sweet apricot treat anytime! With this easy recipe, you'll have hot, delicious scones ready in minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 22m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. Grease cookie sheet. Mix Bisquick, apricots, 3 tablespoons sugar, the whipping cream and egg until soft dough forms. Turn dough onto surface dusted with Bisquick; roll in Bisquick to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times.
- Pat dough into 8-inch circle on cookie sheet (if dough is sticky, dip fingers into Bisquick). Brush dough with milk; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sugar. Cut into 8 wedges but do not separate.
- Bake about 12 minutes or until golden brown; carefully seperate wedges. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg
APRICOT-SOUR CREAM SCONES
Categories Bread Fruit Breakfast Brunch Bake Apricot Sour Cream Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add butter; rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse meal. Make well in center of mixture. Add sour cream and vanilla to well. Using fork, stir sour cream mixture into dry mixture until dough forms. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Sprinkle apricots over. Knead dough until apricots are incorporated, about 10 turns. Flatten dough into 8-inch round. Cut into 8 wedges.
- Transfer wedges to baking sheet. Brush with egg. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
APRICOT-ROSEMARY SCONES
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
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.
Tips:
- Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- To ensure even baking, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- If you don't have a pastry blender, you can use two knives to cut the butter into the flour.
- For a crispy exterior and a fluffy interior, make sure to work the dough as little as possible.
- Don't over-knead the dough, as this will make the scones tough.
- To prevent the scones from sticking to the baking sheet, line it with parchment paper.
- To achieve a golden brown crust, brush the tops of the scones with milk before baking.
- For a sweeter scone, add a glaze or frosting after baking.
Conclusion:
These dried apricot and sage scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With their sweet and savory flavor, these scones are sure to please everyone. Be sure to experiment with different dried fruits and herbs to create your own unique scone recipe.
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