Description
These delightful apple scones are the ultimate autumn breakfast treat. By combining crisp, tart Granny Smith apples with a tender, buttery crumb and a sweet maple glaze, this recipe captures the essence of the season. The scientific interplay of chilled butter and high-heat baking yields a bakery-style pastry that is perfectly flaky on the outside and moist on the inside. Carefully crafted to keep apples tender, these scones offer a warming spice profile that is sure to elevate your morning routine.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
2/3 cup granulated sugar
10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1.5 cups Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely diced
1/2 cup applesauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground all-spice
1/2 cup maple syrup (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and all-spice in a large bowl.
Cut cold butter into the dry mixture using a pastry cutter until the texture resembles coarse peas.
Combine applesauce, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla in a separate small container.
Pour the liquid mixture and chopped apples into the flour base and stir until just moistened.
Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface until cohesive.
Form the dough into an 8-inch disc and cut into 8 even wedges.
Transfer wedges to the baking sheet and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 20 to 22 minutes until deep golden brown.
Cool slightly and drizzle with maple syrup glaze before serving.
Notes
Keep butter as cold as possible to ensure flaky layers. Dice apples uniformly to ensure they cook evenly. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 22
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg