Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Moist Apple Scones with Maple Glaze. Perfectly tender and irresistibly delicious, these scones combine sweet, juicy apples with fragrant cinnamon, all topped off with a rich maple glaze. Whether you’re treating yourself to a cozy breakfast or impressing guests at brunch, these easy-to-make scones are sure to delight. With simple pantry ingredients and straightforward preparation steps, you can whip up this delightful treat in no time. Share them with family and friends for an enjoyable experience that embodies the essence of fall!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 5 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- ½ cup chopped apples
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor or stand mixer, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt. Add cold butter and mix until it resembles damp sand.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl; fold in chopped apples and heavy cream until a shaggy dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 5 seconds. Shape into a circle about ¾ inch thick and cut into 8 wedges.
- Refrigerate the wedges for 15 minutes. Brush tops with heavy cream before baking.
- Bake for 13–15 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg