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.

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Steps

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Heat oven to 400 degrees.

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Spray cooking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

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Combine flour , sugar , baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.

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Mix well.

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

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Stir in apple and ginger.

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Beat eggs in a small bowl.

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Stir in cream and lemon peel.

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Add to dry ingredients.

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Stir just until moistened.

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

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

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Cut into 8 wedges seperating slightly.

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

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Glaze: combine powdered sugar and lemon juice.

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Blend well.

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Drizzle warm scones with glaze.

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Serve warm.

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Ingredients

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flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, butter, apple, crystallized ginger, egg, whipping cream, lemon, rind of, powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice