Apricot Orange Scones Recipe

Name: Apricot Orange Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Scones; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cold Land O Lakes(R) Butter; 1/4 cup sour cream (or yogurt); 1 Egg, slightly beaten; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon almond flavoring; Glaze; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon butter, softened; 1/8 teaspoon almond flavoring; 2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

Scones
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold Land O Lakes(R) Butter
1/4 cup sour cream (or yogurt)
1 Egg, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon almond flavoring
Glaze
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon almond flavoring
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

1
Heat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Combine flour, apricots, sugar, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt in large bowl. Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
Combine sour cream, egg, orange juice and 1 teaspoon almond flavoring in small bowl. Stir into flour mixture 1 minute or just until moistened. Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 5 to 8 times until smooth.
4
Pat dough to 7-inch circle on greased baking sheet. Score into 6 wedges; do not separate.
5
Bake 18-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 10 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/8 teaspoon almond flavoring and enough milk for desired glazing consistency. Drizzle over warm scones.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Scones, 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots, 1/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Apricot Orange Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apricot Orange Scones

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