Apricot Scones

Ingredients

Devonshire Cream

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 to 1/3 cup whipping cream

Scones

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated 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 peel
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons whipping cream, divided
• Jam of your choice

Instructions

Devonshire Cream

1. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
2. Gradually beat in enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency.
3. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.

Scones

1. Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. Add apricots, pecans and orange peel.
4. With a fork, rapidly stir in 1 cup whipping cream just until moistened.
5. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5 or 6 times. Divide in half; shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 6-inch circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Brush with remaining whipping cream.
7. Bake at 375 degrees F for 13 to 15 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.
8. Serve with Devonshire Cream and jam.