Apricot Scones Recipe

Name: Apricot Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup cold butter; 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided; Jam of your choice

Servings: persons

3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
Jam of your choice

1
For Devonshire cream, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
2
For scones, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the apricots, pecans and orange zest. With a fork, rapidly stir in 1 cup whipping cream just until moistened.
3
Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Divide in half; shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 6-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased
4
. Brush with remaining whipping cream.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with Devonshire cream and jam.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream, and more.

Yes, Apricot 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 Scones

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