Apple Pear Salted Caramel Scones Food

APPLE PEAR SALTED CARAMEL SCONES

Steps:

• To make Caramel Sauce: In large microwavable glass bowl, beat 1 cup sugar, the corn syrup, water and lemon juice. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture turns a light golden color. Transfer to cooling rack for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave whipping cream uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until warm. Slowly pour on top of sauce in large bowl, beating constantly with whisk. Add vanilla and 1 tablespoon butter; beat to combine. Cool completely before using.
• To make Scones: Heat oven to 425°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, mix Bisquick mix and 1/4 cup sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup butter, using pastry blender, until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped apple and pear.
• In small bowl, beat whipping cream and egg with whisk. Stir cream mixture into Bisquick mixture with wooden spoon until dough forms.
• Transfer dough to work surface lightly sprinkled with extra Bisquick mix. Knead until dough comes together (about 5 to 6 turns). Divide dough in half, then shape each half into 6-inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Transfer wedges to cookie sheet.
• Bake 11 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to cooling rack to cool slightly. Drizzle tops with caramel sauce; sprinkle with sea salt. Serve warm.

CARAMEL APPLE SCONES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the cream, egg yolk and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in apple. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. , Pat into a 5-in. circle. Cut into 4 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with caramel topping.

FRESH APPLE & PEAR SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine apples, pears, cucumber and onion. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

APPLE PEAR SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In large bowl, stir flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
• With pastry blender, cut in cold, diced butter until coarse crumbs form.
• Stir in fruit.
• Stir in buttermilk gradually, tossing with a fork until moist clumps form.
• Transfer dough to lightly floured board. Knead lightly, about 4 turns. Do not over-handle!
• Pat lightly and shape into 9 inch round.
• With floured knife or pizza cutter, cut round into 8 wedges; sprinkle with remaining sugar.
• Separate wedges onto ungreased cookie sheet, allowing 1/2 inch between each.
• Bake 22-28 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.