The Best Apple Scones
Delicious and nostalgic apple scones, perfect for cozy afternoons or brunch with friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 apples, diced
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
- Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
- Add the diced apples, folding gently to combine.
- Mix in about two-thirds of a cup of cold milk until the dough comes together.
- Shape the dough into a ball, then pat it down to about 1-inch thick and cut into triangles.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with clotted cream and homemade apple butter for the best experience. Can be frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple scones, baking, brunch, cozy, nostalgic
Find it online: https://platefulkitchen.com/apple-scones/