DRIED-APRICOT SAGE SCONES

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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

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 cup chopped dried apricots (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
Sanding sugar, for sprinkling

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.

Tumie Lerotholi
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These scones are a staple in my kitchen. I make them all the time.


Heidi Gerard
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I highly recommend these scones. They're delicious, easy to make, and a great way to use up leftover dried apricots.


Filip Milanovic
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These scones are a great way to impress your friends and family. They're sure to be a hit at your next gathering.


As Ashraful islam
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I'm going to try making these scones with different dried fruits. I think cranberries or cherries would be delicious.


Jemal Guye
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These scones are the perfect size for a snack or a light breakfast.


Sacred Delgado
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I love the way these scones smell when they're baking. They fill the house with a warm and inviting aroma.


We Do It Outdoors
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These scones are so easy to make. I'm a beginner baker and I had no problems following the recipe.


Whitney Underwood
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I'm not a huge fan of sage, but I really enjoyed these scones. The apricots and sage complement each other perfectly.


Iftikhar Shuvo56
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These scones are a great way to use up leftover dried apricots. I always have a bag of them in my pantry.


Bradley Van jaarsveld
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I love the rustic look of these scones. They're not perfect, but that's what makes them so charming.


Ovi Sajjad
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These scones are the perfect way to start your day. They're hearty and filling, but not too heavy.


Spykey Da Hiphopian
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I didn't have any dried apricots on hand, so I used raisins instead. They turned out great!


Adrianna Cumana
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These scones were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would add a little more liquid next time.


Roshan Bist
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Nahyan Alshamsi
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These scones were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a food processor to combine the dry ingredients, which made the dough come together quickly and easily.


zpjoker joker
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I love the combination of dried apricots and sage in these scones. They're so flavorful and moist. I also appreciate that they're not too sweet.


Jill Bryant
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These scones were absolutely delicious! I made them for a brunch party and they were a huge hit. The dried apricots and sage gave them a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making these again.