Apple Scones
Apple scones are a warm, comforting treat perfect for any time of day. With tender, flaky layers and a sweet apple flavor, they’re a simple yet delicious choice. Enjoy them fresh from the oven for a cozy, satisfying snack.
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Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 406kcal
Ingredients
For the Scones:
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 1/4 cups oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg fresh grated
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups apples chopped
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Melt your butter, and set it aside to cool slightly while you prep the other ingredients.10 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Mix together the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.2 1/4 cups flour, 1 1/4 cups oats, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Add the milk to a measuring cup, and add the egg and vanilla, then mix thoroughly.1/3 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and gently mix them together. Stop when there are just a few streaks of flour remaining.
- Chop your apple, avoiding the core and seeds. Add the chopped apple to your mixture, and stir again.2 cups apples
- Dump the mixture onto a silpat or other a lightly floured surface. Using your clean hands, form it into a circle about eight inches in diameter and one inch tall.
- Use a bench scraper or a knife to cut them into 8 triangles. Carefully place them on a silpat or parchment-covered baking sheet in alternating directions. Tuck in any stray apple pieces.
- Bake at 450 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Make the glaze while the scones cool. Add the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla into a small bowl and mix with a fork until smooth.1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1 tablespoon milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Use the fork to drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones. If you can, wait for the glaze to harden before enjoying them.
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Notes
- This recipe works best with whole milk, but you can use other milk - including non-dairy alternatives - if needed.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 323mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 3mg
This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.