Apple Cream Scones
- 2 c Chopped tart apple
- 6 tb Butter
- 1 tb Instant coffee crystals
- 1 ts Hot water
- 1/2 c Whipping cream
- 2 1/4 c All purpose flour
- 1/3 c Sugar
- 1 tb Baking powder
- 1/4 ts Salt
- 2 tb Coarse sugar
Cook apple in 2 tbsp butter till tender and liquid is almost evaporated,
stirring often; cool slightly. Dissolve coffee in water; stir in cream. Mix
flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in remaining butter til
pieces resemble coarse crumbs. Add apples and coffee mixture; stir just
till dough clings together. On a lightly floured surface, knead 6 times. On
an ungreased baking sheet pat dough into an 8" circle. Top with coarse
sugar. Cut into 12 wedges; separate slightly. Bake in a 400@ oven for 20 to
25 mins or til done. Cool slightly; separate. Serve warm.
Recipe by: Better Homes & Gardens Posted to KitMailbox Digest by sadrod
on Aug 20, 1997
stirring often; cool slightly. Dissolve coffee in water; stir in cream. Mix
flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in remaining butter til
pieces resemble coarse crumbs. Add apples and coffee mixture; stir just
till dough clings together. On a lightly floured surface, knead 6 times. On
an ungreased baking sheet pat dough into an 8" circle. Top with coarse
sugar. Cut into 12 wedges; separate slightly. Bake in a 400@ oven for 20 to
25 mins or til done. Cool slightly; separate. Serve warm.
Recipe by: Better Homes & Gardens Posted to KitMailbox Digest by sadrod
