In the Fall, I love warm scones for breakfast. Since I also love apples, I decided to make apple cinnamon scones, and I am SO glad I did.
These apple scones turned out incredibly light and flaky, with a gorgeous golden-brown color. I simply can't get enough of them!
Cinnamon Apple Scones
This recipe is effortless. All you need to do is shred the Honeycrisp apples, prepare the dough, cut it into equal pieces, and bake it for 20 minutes.
Plus, it is a super quick recipe: It takes me 1-2 minutes to shred the apple, 5 minutes to prepare the dough and 15-20 minutes to bake the scones.
The secret to a good scones is to use cold or frozen butter and don't overwork the batter; these are my secret to success.
I store my apple scones in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. I also keep them in the freezer in a proper container for a month or two.
You'll Need
"See the recipe card below for more information about the ingredients and quantities."
Apple: I used shredded Honeycrisp apple to add fruity flavor to my scone; I like Honeycrisp because it is firm and sweet.
Flour: Like my Cherry Scones recipe, I use all-purpose flour (plain flour).
White sugar: I use just ¼ cup of sugar to add a little bit of sweetness to the batter; however, you may use brown sugar if you like.
Baking powder and baking soda: I use both leavening agents to make my scone puff up and rise.
Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon complements the flavor of apple in the recipe. It also gives scones their distinct and delectable aroma.
Butter: I use unsalted COLD butter. It gives a rich flavor to my scones.
Milk: I use full-fat milk; I add it to the batter to make a soft dough. It also adds moisture to the dish and makes it light and fluffy.
How To Make Apple Cinnamon Scones - Step By Step
One: Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Two: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until combined.
Three: Rub the butter into the mixture, then add the shredded apple and milk until a dough has formed (Do not knead or overbeat the batter; otherwise, your scones will turn out dense.).
Tip: Make sure to rub the butter into the mixture, leaving some chunks of butter to create the flaky texture that we seek.
Four: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a circle with about 2 cm thickness.
Tip: Do not shape the dough too thinly; a 2cm thickness will make the perfect scone when baked.
Five: Use a knife to divide it into 8 pieces. Place them on the baking sheet and then scatter the cinnamon sugar on top.
Six: Bake in the oven for 15- 20 minutes until they are golden brown. Allow to cool and serve!
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Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Scones
Equipment
- Box grater
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter , cold, cut into cubes
- 1 cup apple , shredded
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar , to sprinkle on top (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, ground cinnamon and salt until combined.
- Rub the butter into the mixture, then add the shredded apple and milk and mix until a dough has formed.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a circle with about 2 cm thickness.
- Use a knife to divide it into 8 pieces.
- Place them on the baking sheet and then scatter the cinnamon sugar on top.
- Bake in the oven for 15- 20 minutes until they are golden brown. Allow them cooling.
Notes
- Make sure to rub the butter into the mixture, leaving some chunks of butter to create the flaky texture that we seek.
- I prefer to use Honeycrisp apple because it is firm and sweet.
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