Apple Cinnamon Scones
Start your morning on a cozy, comforting note with these homemade Apple Cinnamon Scones, a perfect blend of tender, buttery dough, warm cinnamon spice, and sweet, juicy apple chunks. Ready in under 40 minutes, these scones are baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a luscious cinnamon glaze for an extra layer of indulgence. The secret to their flaky texture lies in the cold, cubed butter and careful handling of the dough, while the fragrant combination of vanilla extract and freshly diced apples elevates their flavor. Perfect as a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack with a cup of tea, these scones are a delightful way to embrace the comforting flavors of fall. Plus, they’re easy enough for bakers of all skill levels!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 unit large egg
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple, peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk the egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, and gently stir with a spatula until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Fold in the diced apple pieces evenly throughout the dough.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface, and gently shape it into an 8-inch (20 cm) round disc. If the dough is sticky, lightly flour your hands and the surface.
Using a sharp knife, cut the disc into 8 equal wedges.
Place the scones onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scone.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the scones are cooling, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, milk, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and allow it to set for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.8 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.2 g | 496% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 627 mg | 209% | |
| Sodium | 2694 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 530.3 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 281.9 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 203 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 15.6 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 711 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
