Apple Scones
Apple scones are a delightful morning treat that combines the sweetness of apples with warm spices, creating a tender, flaky pastry that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced sweet apples (e.g., Fuji or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, vanilla extract, and diced apples; add to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg