Moist Spiced Apple Scones

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees; spray a large cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; mix well.

Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in the apples.

In a small bowl, combine the applesauce, buttermilk and egg; mix well.

Add to the dry ingredients; stir just until moistened.

The dough will be sticky. Place the dough on the cookie sheet.

With wet fingers, shape it into an 8-inch circle about ¾ inch thick.

In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top of the dough.

With a sharp knife, score the top surface into 8 wedges, cutting about ¼ inch deep.

Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cut into wedges.

Serve warm.