Apricot Almond Scones

Apricot Almond Scones

Perfect for your morning coffee break, these classic scones with dried apricots have just a hint of almond.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
250 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a large cookie sheet with no-stick cooking spray. Combine flour and sugar in large bowl; mix well. Cut in 1/2 cup butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in apricots.
Step 2
Beat egg in 1-cup measuring cup. Add enough buttermilk to egg to make 1 cup. Stir in almond extract. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; stir gently until soft dough forms. Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheet.
Step 3
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Brush scones with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Serve warm or cool.
Apricot Almond Scones
Apricot Almond Scones
Apricot Almond Scones
Apricot Almond Scones

Ingredients

  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ cup butter, cut into pieces
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • 2 ½ cups Martha White® Self-Rising Flour
  • 1 (7 ounce) package dried apricots, chopped
  • ¾ cup buttermilk, or as needed

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