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Easy Apple Scones Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Easy Apple Scones are a delightful treat featuring shredded fresh apples and warm spices like cinnamon and allspice. Soft, buttery, and topped with a sweet cinnamon glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Quick to prepare from scratch, these scones combine a tender crumb with the comforting flavors of apple and spice.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour (plus more for dusting work surface)
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves or allspice (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Butter

  • 4 Tablespoons (56 g) frozen unsalted butter

Wet Ingredients

  • 2/3 to 3/4 cup (160 ml to 180 ml) cold heavy cream
  • 1 large egg (cold)
  • 1 cup (120 g) peeled and shredded apple

For Topping

  • Cinnamon sugar (1 Tablespoon sugar + ¼ teaspoon cinnamon)

Cinnamon Glaze

  • 1 cup (120 g) confectioners’ sugar (sifted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the scones do not stick during baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, allspice or cloves if using, baking powder, and salt to create a uniform dry base for the dough.
  3. Incorporate Butter: Using a box grater, shred the frozen unsalted butter into the dry ingredients. Then whisk or gently toss the butter pieces into the flour mixture, distributing evenly but leaving some larger crumbles for a flaky texture.
  4. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 2/3 cup of cold heavy cream and the cold egg until smooth. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients.
  5. Add Shredded Apple and Mix: Add the peeled and shredded apple to the bowl. Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, gently mix until large dough crumbles form. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender. Use your hands to form the dough into a loose ball.
  6. Adjust Dough Consistency: If the dough is too dry and doesn’t come together, add additional heavy cream one tablespoon at a time. If too wet and sticky like cookie dough, sprinkle in an extra tablespoon or two of flour, mixing gently until the right consistency is achieved.
  7. Shape and Cut Scones: Transfer the dough ball onto a lightly floured work surface. Press into an 8-inch round disc about 1 inch thick. Using a bench scraper or sharp knife, cut the disc into 8 equal triangular wedges.
  8. Chill Before Baking: Place the cut scones on the parchment-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar if desired. Refrigerate the tray for about 15 minutes to keep the butter cold so the scones bake up flaky.
  9. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Once it reaches temperature and beeps, wait an additional 5 minutes to ensure even heat.
  10. Bake Scones: Remove the chilled scones from the fridge and immediately transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the scones are cooked through.
  11. Cool Scones: Let the baked scones cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  12. Prepare Cinnamon Glaze: Whisk together the sifted confectioners’ sugar, ground cinnamon, heavy cream or milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
  13. Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the cinnamon glaze over the warm or cooled scones. Serve immediately while warm for a soft glaze or wait for it to harden for a firmer coating. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Using frozen butter helps create the flaky texture characteristic of good scones.
  • Do not overwork the dough to avoid tough scones; stop mixing as soon as large crumbles form.
  • Chilling the scones before baking helps maintain their shape and flakiness.
  • The shredded apple adds moisture and fresh flavor, balancing the sweetness of the glaze.
  • You can substitute milk for the heavy cream in the glaze for a lighter finish if desired.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scone
  • Calories: 351 kcal
  • Sugar: 25 g
  • Sodium: 163 mg
  • Fat: 15 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 62 mg

Find it online: https://jmrecipes.com/easy-apple-scones-recipe/