Description
A flaky, moist take on a nostalgic classic, these apple scones use Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples with warm spices, making them ideal for your breakfast or baking rotation.
Ingredients
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp grated nutmeg
½ cup cold unsalted butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1½ cups diced apples (Honeycrisp & Granny Smith)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1½ tsp vanilla bean paste (alcohol-free)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
In a bowl, mix dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices.
Cut in cold butter until coarse crumb texture forms.
Fold in diced apples.
Add cream and vanilla; stir till dough forms. Don’t overmix.
Pat dough into a 1-inch-thick disk. Cut into 8 triangles.
Place on baking sheet, brush tops with cream.
Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.
Notes
For dairy-free: sub oat milk + coconut oil
Add zest or spice like cardamom for variation
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: apple scones, fall baking, southern breakfast