Ingredients
For the Apple Scones
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground all-spice
10 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 large egg, cold
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups granny smith apples, peeled or unpeeled
For the Egg Wash
1 large egg
1 teaspoon water
3 Tablespoons sparkling sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Maple Glaze
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 and 1/2 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Apple Scones
1-Preheat the oven to 425°(F): Preheat the oven to 425°(F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2-In a large bowl, combine flour, baking: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and all-spice, mix well to combine.
3-Cut the butter into small cubes, then,: Cut the butter into small cubes, then, using a pastry cutter, work the butter into the dough until it resembles a coarse meal. The chunks of butter should be about the size of peas.
4-In a glass measuring cup whisk together: In a glass measuring cup whisk together the applesauce, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla.
5-Pour the liquid mixture into the center: Pour the liquid mixture into the center of the flour mixture. Then add in the chopped apples. Use a spatula to stir everything together until just moistened. Don’t worry if the dough looks dry/shaggy!
6-Empty the loose dough out onto a: Empty the loose dough out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Knead the dough until it comes together, then shape it into an 8-inch disc.
7-Cut the disc into 8 even wedges: Cut the disc into 8 even wedges and carefully transfer them to the prepared sheet, placing them 2-inches apart. Place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
8-Remove the tray from the refrigerator and: Remove the tray from the refrigerator and lightly brush each scone with egg wash.
9-Sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sparkling sugar: Sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sparkling sugar. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown.
10-Allow scones to cool for 10 minutes: Allow scones to cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then drizzle with the glaze and serve warm!
For the Egg Wash
11-In a small bowl, whisk together the: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water until well combined.
12-In a separate small bowl, combine the: In a separate small bowl, combine the sparkling sugar and ground cinnamon.
For the Maple Glaze
13-In a small bowl combine the confectioners’: In a small bowl combine the confectioners’ sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract and whisk until well combined.
14-If the glaze appears too thin, add: If the glaze appears too thin, add a small amount of confectioners’ sugar. It should be thick but pourable. Drizzle over scones.
Last Step:
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Preparation: 15 min. Cooking: 22 min. Allow time for every resting, cooling and chilling step in the instructions. Additional time: follow the resting and cooling steps (20 min).
- Method: bake
