apple raisin scones with bourbon whipped cream
This scone has a soft center with a firm exterior, it's chock full of apples and flavor. The bourbon whipped cream is the icing on the cake, so to speak. My family loves this delicious scone for breakfast or as a sweet snack, creamy and delicious.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This scone recipe is a little different than others we've tried. They're not very sweet and almost like a biscuit. But, boy they were good. Apples and raisins add a slight sweetness to the scone. The scone itself has a subtle bourbon flavor that blends well with the fruit. The bourbon whipped cream is a delicious touch. But since it's not cooked, it does have a strong bourbon flavor. This could easily be cut back to suit your taste. These apple raisin scones are easy to make and would be a lovely afternoon snack with a cup of tea or a special breakfast treat.
Ingredients
- FOR SCONE
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored and diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 medium egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- EGG WASH
- 1 medium egg white with 1 tsp water for egg wash
- 4 tablespoons coarse sugar for sprinkling on top
- BOURBON WHIPPED CREAM
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
How To Make apple raisin scones with bourbon whipped cream
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Step 1In a large bowl stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. -
Step 2Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Step 3In a medium bowl, toss diced apples with cinnamon.
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Step 4Then add to the large bowl along with the raisins. Stir.
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Step 5In a medium bowl combine sour cream, egg and bourbon.
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Step 6Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add this all at once.
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Step 7Stir until combined.
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Step 8Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Quickly knead by gently folding and pressing for about 10-12 strokes. Pat into about a 12 inch circle.
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Step 9Using a 3-inch cookie cutter cut out about 8 circles.
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Step 10Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Step 11With your fingers rub some egg wash on the top of each scone.
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Step 12Sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
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Step 13Bake at 375 for 15 minutes until edges begin to brown.
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Step 14While cooling whip the cream and sugar with a hand mixer. When whipped, fold in the bourbon.
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Step 15Serve prepared cream with the scones.
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