GF Orange Apricot Scones

The fruit in these scones is pureed instead of left in chunks, so
it is smooth with a delicate flavour - too good for just breakfast!

Ingredients
3 c blanched almond flour
1/4 tsp sea salt
3/4 tsp bicarb
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 c grapeseed oil
3 Tab agave syrup
3 lge eggs
1/2 c dried apricots, chopped into 1/4″ pieces
1/4 c freshly squeezed orange juice
1 Tab orange zest

1.  Preheat the oven to 160 degrees FF. Line 2 large baking pans with parchment paper.

2.  In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients.
Put all of the wet ingredients including diced apricots into a blender. Process one minute until smooth.  Put the wet ingredients into the drys and mix well.

3.  Drop 1/4 cup of mixture onto the baking sheets, 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-15 minutes until a tooth pick that is inserted comes out clean.

SPICED APPLE & APRICOT MUFFINS

makes 12

1c SR
1/2c wholemeal SR
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/3c CARNATION Instant Soya Drink Powder
1/4c sugar
60g margarine
1/2c pecan nuts, chopped
1/2c dried apricots, chopped
1/2c grated apple
1 egg
1/2c water
extra pecan nuts
shredded coconut

Sift flours, cinnamon & milk powder into a large bowl, add sugar.
Rub in margarine until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add nuts & fruit.

Add combined beaten egg and water. Mix well.

Drop rounded tablespoonsful of mixture into well greased deep muffin pans.
Decorate tops with extra nuts & sprinkle with coconut.

Bake in 200 degrees C oven for 20 mins. Remove from pans. Cool on wire rack.