Apple Ginger Scones Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Ginger Scones

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
• 1 medium apple (about 1 cup), peeled and diced
• Crystallized Ginger
• Egg
• Whipping Cream
• Lemon, Rind Of
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Fresh Lemon Juice

How to Make Apple Ginger Scones

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
4. Cut in 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5. Peel and dice 1 medium apple (about 1 cup). Add to the bowl along with 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, ¼ cup heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
7. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead 5-6 times.
9. Pat the dough into an 8-inch round, about 1 inch thick.
10. Cut into 8 wedges, separating slightly.
11. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
12. While the scones are baking, prepare the glaze: Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice until smooth.
13. Drizzle the warm scones with glaze and serve immediately.