Description
Delicious scones infused with apple and cinnamon, topped with a sweet maple glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the diced apples.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently. Pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut into wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth and drizzle over warm scones.
Notes
- For best results, use cold butter.
- Feel free to add nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maple Glazed Apple Cinnamon Scones, Scones, Breakfast, Baking, Apple Recipes