Double Apple Walnut Scones

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Found from my cooking light magazine collection. these are just one of those extra special flavored scones that really aren't any more difficult to make than a normal scone. to really make them extra special for a party or brunch you could even top them with a drizzle of icing.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350f spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.

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Place apple juice in a small bowl and microwave on high for 3 minutes or until juice boils.

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Remove from microwave and add the raisins and dried chopped apples and let stand 15 minutes.

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Combine buttermilk , sugar , butter and the apple juice mixture in a large bowl.

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In a separate bowl , mix flour , walnuts , baking powder , baking soda and salt.

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Add flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture , stirring just until moist.

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Drop the dough into 12 rounds onto the baking sheet coated with non-stick spray.

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Bake at 350f for 15-17 minutes or until golden in color.

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Let cool on a wire rack.

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Ingredients

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apple juice, raisins, dried apple, low-fat buttermilk, sugar, butter, all-purpose flour, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, salt