Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine, cold
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. whipping cream, divided
Jam of your choice
Instructions:
Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add apricots, pecans, and orange peel. Stir in 1 cup whipping cream just until moistened. Turn onto a floured surface and knead 5 to 6 times. Divide in half, shape each into a ball, flatten into a 6-inch circle, and cut each into 8 wedges. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining cream and bake until lightly browned.
Notes:
These are just great for entertaining anytime or for that special afternoon tea. They are best when served warm from the oven.
Servings Yield:
Serve with Devonshire cream and jam
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