Ingredients
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- ¼ cup unsalted butter frozen & grated
- 1½ cups grated apple granny smith, gala, or pink lady
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 large egg cold
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream cold
- ½ cup cinnamon sweet bits store bought or make your own
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the grated apples, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the grated butter and mix until crumbly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy whipping cream.
- Pour the egg mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the cinnamon bits until evenly distributed.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently pat into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the dough into wedges and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract, adding milk as needed for consistency. Drizzle over the baked scones.
Notes
Make sure the butter is frozen for a flaky texture.
Feel free to substitute the apples with your favorite variety.
Store leftover scones in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.