Fruit Filled Scones Recipe

Directions:

1. Filling:.
2. Simmer fruit and sugar in a saucepan on the stove until tender. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to fruit. Simmer just until thickened. Cover and chill.
3. Scone:.
4. Preheat oven to 375.
5. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl.
6. Cut in cold butter using a pastry knife, or a food processor with the blade attachment.
7. In a different bowl beat the egg, add cream and vanilla paste/pulp.
8. Pour liquids into dry ingredients and stir just to combine (don't over work or the scones will be tough and not flaky).
9. Measure out 1/4 cups of batter on a cookie sheet and fill however you like.
10. Dust tops with sugar.
11. Bake for 16 minutes or until lightly golden brown.