Apple Cinnamon Scones
You're going to love this one imagine the burst of flavors, the vibrant textures, and that secret twist that makes this recipe absolutely irresistible; trust me, you need to try this ASAP!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter cubed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup heavy cream plus a little more for brushing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped apple peeled if you'd like
- Optional: Turbinado sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dice your apple and cube the cold butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Add in the butter and rub it into the flour until the mix looks crumbly. Stir in the chopped apple.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, cream, and vanilla. Pour into the flour mix and stir just until combined. Don’t overwork it.
- Dump the dough onto a floured surface. Gently pat it into a round disc, about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 triangles.
- Place scones on the baking sheet with space between. Brush with cream and sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden.
- Optional: Mix ½ cup powdered sugar with 1 tablespoon milk and drizzle over cooled scones.
Notes
Cold butter is key keep it in the fridge until the last minute! Don’t overmix the dough, and chill the scones before baking for that tall bakery rise. No parchment? A greased baking sheet works too. For crunch, skip the glaze and use coarse sugar before baking.