Categories: Apples, Breakfast, Scones

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400 degrees.

2. Spray cooking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

3. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl; mix well.

4. Cut in butter with a pasty blender or a fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. Stir in apple and ginger.

6. Beat eggs in a small bowl.

7. Stir in cream and lemon peel.

8. Add to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.

9. Gently knead dough 5 or 6 times on a lightly floured surface.

10. Place dough on the prepared cookie sheet pressing into an 8 inch round about 1 inch thick.

11. Cut into 8 wedges seperating slightly.

12. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown and center is set.

13. Glaze: Combine powdered sugar and lemon juice; blend well.

14. Drizzle warm scones with glaze.

15. Serve warm.

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