Applesauce Scones

That big jar of applesauce in the refrigerator was starting to call out to me. I found this recipe from a cookbook I have called, Apples, Apples, Apples. The recipe is a bit different... more cake like in texture. And no eggs! 

Applesauce Scones

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1 cup (250ml) all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons (20ml) baking powder

1/2 teaspoon (2ml) salt

2 tablespoons (25ml) white sugar

1/4 teaspoon (1ml) cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon (1/2ml) nutmeg

2 tablespoons (25ml) butter

1 tablespoon (15ml) currants

1/2 cup (125ml) cold, thick applesauce

1. Sift flour, baking powder, salt, 1 tablespoon (15ml) sugar, and spices into a medium bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs.

2. Add currants. Stir in applesauce. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead lightly. Pat dough into a buttered glass 9-inch (22.5cm) pie plate. Score lightly with a knife into 6 wedges. Sprinkle with remaining sugar.

3. Bake at 375ºF (190ºC) for 15 to 18 minutes. Serve hot with butter and cheese.  

Notes: I used a square non-stick tin because I did not have a glass pie plate. 

- JW