Delicious Apple Cinnamon Scones
Warm and comforting Apple Cinnamon Scones perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 apple, diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt in a large bowl.
- Incorporate the cold, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Toss in the diced apple pieces and gently fold them into the mixture.
- Mix in about 1/2 cup of cold milk until just combined.
- Shape the dough into a 1-inch thick circle on a floured surface.
- Cut the circle into wedges or use a round cutter for classic shapes.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a delightful touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple, cinnamon, scones, baking, fall recipes