Apple Scones

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These deliciously spiced apple scones are a lovely wholesome treat, perfect with a warm cup of coffee or tea. They’re soft and buttery inside, with crunchy edges, and filled with bits of tangy juicy apples.

Apple Scones from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

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To Make This Recipe You Will Need:

  • all-purpose flour
  • whole wheat flour
  • brown sugar
  • baking powder
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • cold unsalted butter
  • tart apple
  • milk
  • turbinado/demerara sugar

To begin, preheat your oven to 425°(F).

Combine 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, a tsp cinnamon, and a 1/2 tsp each of baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.

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Add in 1/4 cup of cold unsalted butter that has been cut into pieces. With a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly. Set it aside a moment.

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Core and dice one tart apple, such as a Granny Smith.

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Stir the diced apple into the flour mixture.

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Stir in 2/3 cup of milk, until just combined. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 6-7 times.

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Divide the dough in half and form into two 6-inch disks. Cut the disks into 6 wedges.

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Place the wedges on a lightly greased or nonstick baking sheet. Brush the tops with milk.

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Sprinkle with  1/4 teaspoon each of demerara sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.

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Enjoy!

Apple Scones from Cosmopolitan Cornbread

Apple Scones

Constance Smith – Cosmopolitan Cornbread
These deliciously spiced apple scones are a lovely wholesome treat, perfect with a warm cup of coffee or tea. They’re soft and buttery inside, with crunchy edges, and filled with bits of tangy juicy apples. 
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Biscuits and Scones
Cuisine American
Servings 12 scones
Calories 181 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • To begin, preheat your oven to 425°(F).
  • Combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
  • Add in the cold unsalted butter that has been cut into pieces. With a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it is crumbly. Set it aside a moment.
  • Core and dice the apple.
  • Stir the diced apple into the flour mixture.
  • Stir in the 2/3 cup of milk, until just combined. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 6-7 times.
  • Divide the dough in half and form into two 6-inch disks. Cut the disks each into 6 wedges.
  • Place the wedges on a lightly greased or nonstick baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining milk.
  • Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of demerara sugar. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You can also use just all-purpose flour instead of the whole wheat, if you don’t have it on hand.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cCalories: 181kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 246mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11g

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6 thoughts on “Apple Scones”

  1. Oh my Goodness!! I had these on my honeymoon 15 years ago and have been looking for a recipe every since! We had them in Nova Scotia. Thank you so much for posting! I have to try!!

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