Pure Bliss Apple Ginger Scones

2 cups flour

1/3 cup sugar

3 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

6 tbs 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

3/4 cup powdered sugar

2 tbs 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.

Recipe courtesy of the Michigan Apple Council.

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