Roasted Apple Scones with Ginger
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Prep time | 45 min |
| Cook time | 20 min @ 400 for the apples, 20-25 min @ 400 for scones |
| Source | TheVanillaBeanBlog |
| Yield / serves | 8 servings |
| Rating | Good |
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 small baking apples
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 10 tablespoons butter, chilled and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup crystallized ginger, diced very small
- heavy cream for brushing
- 1-2 tablespoons sugar for sprinkling
Preparation
Position a rack at the center of oven and preheat oven to 400. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel and core the apple[s], then cut them into slices, about 8 [I used an apple corer]. Place them in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake them until they are starting to color and feel dry to the touch, about 20 minutes [they will not be fully baked] Set them aside to cool completely.
When apples have cooled, coarsely dice 1 cup worth.
Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a large bowl [or food processor]. Cut butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, until butter is pea-sized [or pulse in the food processor]. Whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, egg and vanilla. Pour over the flour mixture and mix until almost combined. Add apples and crystallized ginger, and mix until combined. Turn mixture out onto a parchment lined baking sheet, form into an 8-inch circle that is 1 inch thick. Cut circle into 8 even pieces, and brush tops with a little heavy cream. Sprinkle tops with sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the bottom of the scones are golden brown.
