Apple Scones
These cozy Apple Scones are the ultimate fall brunch treat! Buttery, flaky, and packed with juicy chunks of fresh apple, spicy cinnamon and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- 1 cup finely chopped peeled apple such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
- ½ cup heavy cream plus more for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Work in the cold butter using a pastry cutter (or your fingertips) until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the diced apples so they’re evenly distributed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, and vanilla, then gently add this mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir only until everything just comes together. Avoid overmixing!
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a round, about 8 inches across and ¾-inch thick.
- Cut the round into 8 wedges and arrange them on your prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with cream.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the scones are golden and fragrant. Let them cool slightly before serving.
- For the glaze: whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled scones.
Notes
- Keep your butter cold for extra flakiness.
- Don't overmix the dough.
- Cut apples small so they bake evenly.
- Glaze the scones once they have cooled to avoid melting.
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