Pure Bliss Apple Ginger Scones - 2011 recipe winner!

PURE BLISS Apple Ginger Scones                      

Created by Nadine Mesch of Mount Healthy, Ohio

2 cups flour

1/3 cup sugar

3 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

6 TBSP cold butter

2 Gala apples, peeled and finely chopped

1/4 cup candied ginger, chopped

1 egg

1/2 cup heavy cream

1 1/2 tsp lemon zest

GLAZE:

3/4 cup powdered sugar

2 TBSP lemon juice

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a cheese grater, grate the cold butter into the flour mixture. Stir. Add chopped Gala apples and candied ginger. In a small bowl mix together the egg, cream and lemon zest. Gently mix into apple mixture. Stir until dough forms. Knead dough 6 times. Place on parchment paper, form into an 8 inch round. About 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges; separate slightly.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes until just lightly golden. Cool slightly. Combine glaze ingredients, drizzle over scones. Now get ready for PURE BLISS  :) Enjoy!!!