How to Make Rich Apple Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

Apple scones are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack. These rich apple scones are filled with the flavors of fall, featuring tender chunks of apple, warm spices, and a sweet glaze. They are the perfect way to usher in the autumn season and make for a cozy and comforting baked good.

What makes these apple scones stand out is their rich and buttery texture. The combination of cold butter and heavy cream in the dough creates a flaky and tende...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon superfine white sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • 1 medium apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 5 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 large egg, beaten

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 scones

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  • Sift flour and salt into a mixing bowl. Mix in sugar. Rub in butter with your fingers until the mixture resembles bread crumbs. Stir in apples until combined.
  • Mix milk, honey, and egg together in a separate bowl. Add to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough.
  • Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 3/4 inch. Cut scones out with a cookie cutter of your choice. Place on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 430mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 124mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 85mg