Description
Indulge in the warmth of fall with these Moist Apple Scones with Maple Glaze. Each bite features tender, fluffy scones packed with juicy apples and aromatic spices, making them an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. Topped with a sweet maple glaze, they are sure to impress at any gathering or family get-together. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple pantry ingredients, you can whip up these delightful scones in no time. Serve them warm and watch as they disappear quickly!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ΒΌ tsp nutmeg
- 3 tbsp sugar
- Β½ tsp salt
- 5 tbsp cold butter (cut into cubes)
- Β½ cup peeled and chopped apples
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425Β°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, and salt; pulse until mixed.
- Add cold butter and pulse until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Transfer to a mixing bowl, gently fold in chopped apples, then add heavy cream until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead lightly on a floured surface for about 10 seconds; shape into an approximately ΒΎ inch thick circle and cut into 8 wedges.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes; brush tops with heavy cream before baking for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Use cold butter for flaky scones. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness. Chill the dough for optimal texture.