Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface 

1/4 cup granulated sugar 

1 tablespoon baking powder 

3/4 teaspoon salt 

5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 

1 cup chopped dried apricots (about 4 ounces) 

2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage 

1 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing 

Sanding sugar, for sprinkling 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Work in butter with fingertips or a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in dried apricots and sage. Add cream; gather mixture with your hands until it starts to hold together.

Turn out mixture onto a lightly floured work surface. Quickly bring dough together; pat into an 8-inch circle that is 1 inch thick. Smooth top with a rolling pin. Cut into 8 wedges with a bench scraper.

Arrange wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush tops with cream; sprinkle generously with sanding sugar. Bake until cooked through and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Immediately transfer to a wire rack; let cool at least 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.