Apple Cinnamon Scones
These apple cinnamon scones are the perfect fall treat to enjoy alongside a cup of tea or hot apple cider! Fluffy, buttery, pillowy goodness in every bite. With chunks of apples and swirling notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, these scones are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Apple Cinnamon Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter frozen
- 1/2 cup Kefir or buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
Maple Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp almond milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- To a large bowl add the flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, and salt. Mix to combine.
- Grate 1/2 cup of frozen or chilled butter using a box grater. Using two knives, cut the butter into the flour mixture to incorporate it without over-mixing.
- To a separate bowl add the egg, kefir, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine.
- Peel and dice 2 granny smith apples (~1 cup diced) and add it to the wet ingredients.
- Add the wet ingredients into the dry and mix together until just combined. Avoid overmixing- the dough should be lumpy and uneven. Form the dough into 2 balls.
- Press each ball of dough into a circle about 1" high on a floured surface. Using a large chef's knife, cut each circle into 6 even pieces and place the scones onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- In the meantime, make the maple glaze by adding powdered sugar, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and almond milk to a bowl and whisking together.
- Let the scones cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before adding a drizzle of the maple glaze over top. Enjoy!