Dried Apricot & Sage Scones

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Description

A unique spin on scones, this recipe combines fresh, chopped sage and dried apricots to a perfect blend. Sprinkle with a dusting of sugar on top and these are delicious straight from the oven.

Summary

Yield
Scones
Source

Carolyn Anderson

Prep time15 minutes

Ingredients

2Cupall-purpose flour
1⁄4Cupsugar
1Tablespoonbaking powder
3⁄4Teaspoonsalt
5Tablespoonbutter (unsalted; cut into small pieces)
1Cupdried apricots
2Tablespoonsage (finely chopped plus 1 tsp.)
1Cupheavy cream (plus more for brushing)
 Unknownsugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°.  Place flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.  Work in butter with your fingers or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal.  Stir in apricots and sage.  Add cream; gather mixture with your hands until it starts to hold together.  Turn out mixture onto a lightly floured surface.  Quickly bring dough together.  Pat into an 8-inch round circle that is 1 inch think.  Smooth with a rolling pin.  Cut into 8 wedges.  Arrange wedges on a parchment-lined baking sheet.  Brush tops with cream.  Then sprinkle generously with sanding sugar.  Bake until cooked through and golden about 30 minutes.  Immediately transfer to a wire rack.  Let cool 10 minutes.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

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