HappyCook80's Recipe

Apple Brown Sugar Scones

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Apple Brown Sugar Scones

Scones:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup dried apples, chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg

Topping:
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt, mix well.

Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the apples.

In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, buttermilk and egg; mix well. Add to the dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. The dough will be sticky.

Place the dough on the baking sheet. With wet fingers, shape it into an 8-inch circle about 3/4 inch thick.

In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top of the dough. With a sharp knife, score the top surface into 8 wedges, cutting about 1/4 inch deep.

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into wedges. Serve warm