Apple Scones | Easy Homemade Apple Scone Recipe
If you're craving a cozy, comforting treat that fills your kitchen with the aroma of cinnamon, apples, and buttery pastry, you're going to love this Apple Scones recipe!
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Servings: 8 scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter cold, cubed
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For The Glaze
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 3 tbsp Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough Base. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. This creates a well-balanced dry base with plenty of warm flavor.
- Cut in the Butter. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, work the cold butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Cold butter is crucial. It creates steam pockets in the oven, which leads to flaky layers.
- Add Apples. Stir in your chopped apples. You want small, evenly sized pieces so they distribute throughout the dough and bake evenly.
- Mix Wet Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, cream (or milk), and vanilla extract. Pour this into the dry ingredients and stir just until a shaggy dough forms.
- Shape the Dough. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times until it comes together, then shape it into a 7–8 inch round disc. Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut into 8 wedges.
- Bake the Scones. Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Optionally, brush the tops with extra cream for a golden finish. Bake at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and set.
- Cool and Glaze. Let the scones cool slightly on a wire rack. If desired, drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.