Description
Delicious and fragrant apple scones topped with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon (14g) baking powder
- 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground all-spice
- 10 Tablespoons (141g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup (130g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup (57ml) heavy cream
- 1 large egg, cold
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups (200g) granny smith apples, peeled or unpeeled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and all-spice, mix well to combine.
- Cut the butter into small cubes, then, using a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dough until it resembles a coarse meal. The chunks of butter should be about the size of peas.
- In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the applesauce, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the center of the flour mixture. Then add in the chopped apples. Use a spatula to stir everything together until just moistened. Don’t worry if the dough looks dry/shaggy!
- Empty the loose dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough until it comes together, then shape it into an 8-inch disc.
- Cut the disc into 8 even wedges and carefully transfer them to the prepared sheet, placing them 2-inches apart. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the refrigerator and lightly brush each scone with egg wash.
- Sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sparkling sugar. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow scones to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then drizzle with the glaze and serve warm!
Notes
- For best results, keep the butter cold.
- Feel free to substitute other types of apples if you prefer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Bakery
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg