Description
A delightful recipe for apple scones topped with a sweet maple glaze.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon (14g) baking powder
- 2/3 cup (133g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground all-spice
- 10 Tablespoons (141g) unsalted butter cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup (130g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup (57ml) heavy cream
- 1 large egg cold
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups (200g) granny smith apples peeled or unpeeled
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon water (for egg wash)
- 3 Tablespoons sparkling sugar (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup (57g) confectioners’ sugar sifted (for maple glaze)
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (21ml) pure maple syrup (for maple glaze)
- 2 teaspoons milk (for maple glaze)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for maple glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and all-spice, mix well to combine.
- Cut the butter into small cubes; using a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dough until it resembles a coarse meal.
- In a glass measuring cup, whisk together the applesauce, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the center of the flour mixture and add in the chopped apples. Stir with a spatula until just moistened.
- Empty the loose dough onto a lightly floured work surface. Knead until it comes together, then shape into an 8-inch disc.
- Cut the disc into 8 even wedges and transfer them to the prepared sheet, placing them 2-inches apart. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the refrigerator and lightly brush each scone with egg wash. Sprinkle with cinnamon sparkling sugar.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then drizzle with the glaze and serve warm.
Notes
- If the dough looks dry/shaggy, don’t worry; it will come together when kneaded.
- Adjust the thickness of the maple glaze by adding more confectioners’ sugar if it appears too thin.
- For a richer flavor, consider using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg