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Papaya-Lime Scones

Makes 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
½ teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons cold salted butter, cubed
¾ cup chopped dried papaya, divided
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Lime Glaze (recipe follows)

• Preheat oven to 350°. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, lime zest, and salt. Using a pastry blender or 2 forks,cut butter into flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in papaya, reserving 2 tablespoons papaya for scone centers.

• In a liquid-measuring cup, stir together cream and vanilla extract. Add to flour