My Apple Scones are fluffy, flaky, and have a light texture. They are flavored with shredded apple and ground cinnamon. I serve them for breakfast with a cup of coffee. SO yummy!
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Apple Scones
I love these apple scones with that flaky texture and a balanced taste of savoury and sweet, and they also have a beautiful golden brown colour.
This recipe is effortless. All you need to do is shred the apple, make the dough, cut it into equal pieces, and bake it for 20 minutes.
Plus, it is SO simple and 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.
Scones are versatile dishes; I serve them as breakfast with a cup of tea, as snacks or as a dessert topped with jam and cream.
Ingredients
"See the recipe card below for more information about the ingredients and quantities."
Flour: I tested this recipe with all-purpose flour (plain flour), like in my Cherry Scones recipe.
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 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.
Apple: I used shredded Honeycrisp apple to add fruity flavor to my scone; I like it because it is firm and sweet.
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 Scones - Step By Step
Follow the following steps to make great scones:
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!
Storage
To store: I store my Apple Scones in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Freezing: Scones also freeze well so that you can keep them in the freezer in a proper container for a month or two.
Reheating: Scones are best served warm. If you’re keeping your scones in the freezer, let them thaw, then reheat them in a preheated oven at 300F/150C for 5-10 minutes before serving.
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Recipe
Apple 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.
Celine
Perfect and healthy breakfast; I made a big patch for the whole week.
Beth
Which apple is the best to use?
Radwa
You can use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples.