Description
Delightful Apple Scones drizzled with a luscious maple glaze, perfect for cozy mornings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup chopped apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring until just combined.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently; pat into a circle about 1-inch thick.
- Cut the dough into wedges or use a round cutter and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Whisk maple syrup and powdered sugar for the glaze while the scones cool.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and let it set before serving.
Notes
Use cold butter for a flaky texture. Avoid overworking the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: scones, apple scones, maple glaze, autumn baking, breakfast treat