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    Apple Scones

    Published: Jul 28, 2025 by Radwa ·

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    I LOVE a good scone in the morning! And these apple scones are absolutely my favorite.

    My scones are flaky, buttery, loaded with fresh apples and perfectly spiced with cinnamon. DELICIOUS!

    Apple Scones

    Apple Cinnamon Scones

    I really like this recipe because it is incredibly simple and easy to make, plus it's egg-free. The scones always turn out amazing and freeze so well.

    I like to serve my scones warm with a cup of tea for breakfast.

    You'll Need

    Apple: Since I don't add any sweet glaze to my scones, I use Honeycrisp apple because it is firm and sweet. However, Granny Smith also works well in this recipe. I shred my apple using a grater box.

    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.

    Baking powder and baking soda: I use both leavening agents to make my scone puff up and rise.

    Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon really goes well with apple and add a delicious flavor to the scones.

    Butter: I use COLD unsalted butter.

    Milk: I use full-fat milk.

    "See the recipe card below for more information about the ingredients and quantities."

    Step By Step Photos

    Rub the butter into the mixture.

    Mix all the dry ingredients in a bowl until combined. Rub the cold butter into the mixture.

    add the shredded apple and milk and mix until a dough has formed.

    Mix in the shredded apple and milk until a dough forms (Do not knead or overbeat the batter).

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a circle with about 2 cm thickness.

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and shape it into a circle.

    Divide the circle into 8 pieces and place them on the baking sheet, and then sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar.

    Bake in the oven for 15- 20 minutes. Allow to cool and serve!

    Apple Scones

    Pro Tips

    Use fresh apples: believe me, frozen just won’t give you the same beautiful texture or flavor.

    Shred the apple: I highly recommend shredding the apple or chopping it into small pieces so it bakes evenly.

    Use Cold Butter: This is the secret to a flaky texture.

    Don't overwork the dough: Kneading or mixing the dough too much won't result in fluffy, light scones. Just mix to combine.

    Do not shape the dough too thinly: A 2cm thick dough will make the perfect scone when baked.

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    Recipe

    Apple scones scattered on the table.
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    5 from 3 votes

    Apple Scones

    These apple scones are flaky, buttery, and perfectly spiced with cinnamon.
    Course Baking, Breakfast
    Cuisine Brtish
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 8 scones
    Calories 263kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Baking sheet
    • Measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons
    • Mixing bowl
    • Box grater

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup butter , cold, cut into cubes
    • 1 cup apple , shredded
    • ½ cup milk

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C and line a baking tray with baking paper.
    • In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cinnamon with 1 teaspoon of sugar and set aside.
    • In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and the remaining sugar and ground cinnamon until combined.
    • Using your fingertips, rub the cold butter into the mixture, leaving some chunks of butter to create the flaky texture that we seek.
    • Mix in the shredded apple and milk just until a dough forms (DON'T knead the dough).
    • Place the dough on a lightly floured surface and gently shape it with your hands into a circle, about 2 cm thick.
    • Use a knife to divide the circle into 8 equal pieces. Place them on the baking sheet and then scatter the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of each one.
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm.

    Notes

    Store the scones in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for 2-3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1scone | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 345mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 389IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi! I'm Radwa, a home chef and the creative mind behind Recipe Tale. I've spent years perfecting recipes and exploring flavors. All my recipes are thoroughly tested, and I guarantee you will love them. I only share the best recipes here.

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