Recipe - Apple Cream Scones

2 cup Chopped tart apple
6 tablespoon Butter
1 tablespoon Instant coffee crystals
1 teaspoon Hot water
One half cup Whipping cream
2 One fourth cup All purpose flour
1/3 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Baking powder
One fourth teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoon Coarse sugar

Cook apple in 2 tbsp butter till tender and liquid is almost evaporated,
stirring often; cool slightly. Dissolve coffee in water; stir in cream. Mix
flour, 1/3 cup sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in remaining butter til
pieces resemble coarse crumbs. Add apples and coffee mixture; stir just
till dough clings together. On a lightly floured surface, knead 6 times. On
an ungreased baking sheet pat dough into an 8" circle. Top with coarse
sugar. Cut into 12 wedges; separate slightly. Bake in a 400@ oven for 20 to
25 mins or til done. Cool slightly; separate. Serve warm.

Recipe by: Better Homes & Gardens Posted to KitMailbox Digest by sadrod
pax@pacbell.net on Aug 20, 1997