APPLE-GINGER SCONES

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Use a firm eating apple for this recipe. Braeburn, Gala, Granny Smith and Haralson are all good choices. Soft or excessively juicy apples will add too much moisture.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Scones

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray cooking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.
  • Cut in butter with a pasty blender or a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in apple and ginger.
  • Beat eggs in a small bowl.
  • Stir in cream and lemon peel.
  • Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.
  • Gently knead dough 5 or 6 times on a lightly floured surface.
  • Place dough on the prepared cookie sheet pressing into an 8 inch round about 1 inch thick.
  • Cut into 8 wedges seperating slightly.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set.
  • Glaze: Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; blend well.
  • Drizzle warm scones with glaze.
  • Serve warm.

Jeremiah Nieuwenhuizen
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These scones were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Nyi phyo Khant
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I've been making these scones for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Abid Alli
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These scones were a bit too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Hannah Carr
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Nasir adan Hassan
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I'm not a big fan of scones, but these were surprisingly good. The apple and ginger flavors were a nice touch.


Chiamaka nwachukwu
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These scones were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes.


Ashraf Elshazly
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These scones were a bit too dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Jonas Smedslund
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're moist, flavorful, and easy to make.


Md Siyam Islam
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Chris j Tafoya sr
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Not bad! I thought the scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


Sapana Pandey
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These scones were easy to make and turned out great! I love the combination of apple and ginger. I'll definitely be making these again.


Shamim Ahamed
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Really enjoyed these scones! The apple and ginger flavors were a perfect combination. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ramu Kc
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste. I think I may have overmixed the dough.


Dawood Waseem
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Not a fan of ginger but these were still delicious. The apple flavor really shines through.


Moon Malik
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Easy to follow recipe and turned out great! Really moist and flavorful. Only change I made was adding a bit more ginger because I love the flavor.


Shadtiny
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These scones were a delight! The apple and ginger flavors complemented each other perfectly, and the scones were moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making these again!