Ingredients
1 c. orange juice
1 c. figs, coarsely chopped
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1 tbsp. water
½ c. pistachios
2½ c. flour
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
Dash of salt
½ c. cold unsalted butter
1 c. apricots, chopped
2 eggs, lightly beaten
½ c. cream or buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla
1-2 tbsp. cream or milk, for brushing
2-3 tbsp. coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine chopped figs and orange juice. Set
aside, and allow to soak for at least an hour. After soaking, drain the figs
thoroughly. (Discard the OJ or you can use it for a quick glaze!)
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine brown sugar and water.
Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add pistachios, and toss to coat. Spread pistachios on a
well-greased baking sheet, and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, or until they're
golden and toasted. Allow pistachios to cool completely. Coarsely chop them,
and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and
salt.
Using a grater, grate the cold butter into the flour
mixture. Fold butter into flour mixture until blended.
Add the figs, pistachios, and apricots, tossing to combine
well. (Mixing them into the dry scone ingredients will ensure they are evenly
distributed, and will avoid over-kneading once you add the wet ingredients.)
In a small bowl, mix together eggs, cream, and vanilla. Make
a well in the center of the flour mixture, and pour the egg mixture into the
well. Mix altogether until just combined.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead
dough 10-12 times. Gently form it into a large ball. Place the dough onto a
well-greased baking sheet and flatten into a circle about 10-inches in
diameter, and about ¾-inch thick. Brush the dough lightly with cream and
sprinkle evenly with coarse sugar. Using a long knife, cut into 8 wedges. Carefully
separate wedges on baking sheet, pulling them just slightly apart.
Bake at 400°F for 16-20 minutes, or until edges are golden
brown. Cool completely. Enjoy!
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