CLASSIC GINGER CREAM SCONES
Substitute ½ cup coarsely chopped crystallized ginger for currants.
CLASSIC CRANBERRY-ORANGE CREAM SCONES
Add 1 teaspoon grated fresh orange zest with butter and substitute ¾ cup dried cranberries for currants.
CLASSIC MAPLE-PECAN CREAM SCONES
Omit sugar and substitute ½ cup coarsely chopped pecans for currants. Whisk 3 tablespoons maple syrup into heavy cream before adding to flour mixture. While scones bake, whisk 6 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar and 2 tablespoons maple syrup together in bowl to make glaze. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones before serving.