Lemon Glazed Apricot Scones Recipe

Name: Lemon Glazed Apricot Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup cold Land O Lakes Butter, cut into chunks; 3/4 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream; 3/4 cup chopped dried apricots; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter, softened; 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold Land O Lakes Butter, cut into chunks
3/4 cup Land O Lakes Heavy Whipping Cream
3/4 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes Butter, softened
2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Heat oven to 400F.
2
Combine flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder and salt in bowl.
3
Cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Stir in whipping cream and chopped apricots.
5
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface; knead 5-10 times.
6
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces.
7
Shape each piece into 8-inch log; flatten each slightly.
8
Cut each log into 5 equal pieces.
9
Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
10
Bake 10-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
11
Move to cooling rack; cool completely.
12
Combine all glaze ingredients in bowl.
13
Beat at low speed until creamy.
14
Spread or spoon over cooled scones.
15
Variation: Omit glaze.
16
Sprinkle each log with coarse grain sugar prior to cutting.

819

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Lemon Glazed 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.

Lemon Glazed Apricot Scones

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