Apple Scones

These apple scones are the perfect fall treat! They have everything you want in a scone. They're moist, tender, flaky, and have the delicious flavor of sweet apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon to boot. They also have an optional easy peasy glaze. With only a few simple ingredients and one bowl, they are truly a no fuss wonder!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Servings: scones

Calories: 550kcal

Author: Sandra

Ingredients

Scones

3 cups self-rising flour See Note 1.
½ cup unsalted butter Cut into small cubes. Note 2.
⅓ cup dark brown sugar Packed. Note 3.
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup peeled and diced apples About 1 medium apple. Note 4.
1¼ cup heavy cream

Glaze (optional)

1 cup powdered sugar Also known as confectioner's sugar.
2 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted
¼ cup heavy cream Milk may be substituted.
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Scones

Preheat oven to 425 F (218 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Add flour to a large mixing bowl, then add cold cubed butter.
½ cup unsalted butter, 3 cups self-rising flour
Cut the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter or two forks until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs and holds together when you squeeze it with your hand.
Add brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and diced apple to the flour mixture and whisk to combine.
⅓ cup dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 cup peeled and diced apples
Add heavy cream and stir until a stiff dough forms. You may need to knead the dough a little bit with your hands to incorporate all of the dry ingredients.
1¼ cup heavy cream
Turn dough onto countertop topped with parchment or wax paper. Form into a disc about 8 inches in diameter.
Cut into 8 triangles.
Place unbaked scones on prepared baking sheet, and bake until lightly browned, about 10-12 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with butter and jam as desired.
Alternatively, allow them to cool completely then drizzle the optional glaze over the top.

Glaze (optional)

In a small shallow bowl, combine powdered sugar, butter, cream, and vanilla extract. Thin as necessary with more cream.
1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, ¼ cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Drizzle the glaze over the top of cooled scones. Allow scones to rest a few minutes until the glaze is set.

Notes

If you don't have self-rising flour, you can substitute 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon plus 1½ teaspoon baking powder, and ¾ teaspoon salt.
Keep the butter as cold as possible. I cubed mine, then added it to a small bowl, and placed it in the refrigerator until I was ready to use it.
If you don't have dark brown sugar, you can substitute light brown sugar. It won't have the same rich flavor, but will still be good. In a pinch, you can also use white granulated sugar instead. However, your scones will lack that deep caramel flavor you get with brown sugar. To measure the brown sugar, scoop it into a ¼ measuring cup for dry ingredients and press with the back of a spoon. Keep measuring and pressing until the sugar is packed to the top of the measuring cup.
Sweet apple varieties like Fuji or Red Delicious are your best bet here.

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