Apple Scones
These scones are made with cream and fresh apples.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 sticks (6-oz) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch cubes and frozen
- 1 1/2 cup small apple chunks
- 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing the tops of the scones
- raw sugar for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Adjust the oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder, and pulse or mix on low to incorporate. Add the butter, and pulse on and off, or mix on low, until the mixture is pale yellow and the consistency of fine meal.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the apples. Make a well in the center and pour in the cream. Using one hand, draw in the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Wash and dry your hands and dust them with flour. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and gently knead a few times to gather it into a ball. You can roll the dough into a round shape and cut triangles. Or you can pat the dough into a scone pan (see note) (careful to only put about 2/3 full). Or to make drop scones, take chunks of dough and shape into round mounds. Place the scones 1 inch apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with the remaining cream. Sprinkle with raw sugar on the tops. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, until the surface cracks and they are slightly browned.
Notes
- I like to bake my scones in my Nordic Ware Cast Aluminum Mini-Scone Pan*
- Scone base modified from Food Librarian's ginger scones
- *Some of the links contained in this post are affiliate links. Much like referral codes, this means I earn a small commission if you purchase a product I referred (at no extra charge to you).
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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