Description
These Apple Cinnamon Scones are a delightful treat bursting with flavor. Made with fresh apples and warming spices, they are simple to prepare and perfect for breakfast or a snack. Enjoy a taste of home with these easy, homemade scones!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup unsalted butter frozen & grated
- 1½ cups grated apple (granny smith, gala, or pink lady)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg (cold)
- â…” cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- ½ cup cinnamon sweet bits
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven and prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Combine the grated apple, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold egg and heavy cream before adding it to the dry ingredients.
- Incorporate the frozen butter into the mixture until crumbly, then mix in cinnamon sweet bits.
- Form the dough into a round shape and cut it into wedges before transferring to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until golden and enjoy warm with a drizzle of icing prepared from powdered sugar, cinnamon, and milk.
Notes
For a sweeter taste, adjust the sugar to your preference.
These scones freeze well, so make a double batch and save some for later!
Feel free to substitute with any apple variety you prefer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg