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Apple Pie Scones with Cider Glaze

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 scones
Calories 250
Delight in these tender apple scones topped with a sweet cider glaze, perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1½ sticks unsalted butter, cold and cubed (12 tablespoons)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • 1½ cups diced apple (honeycrisp preferred, no need to peel)

Topping & Glaze

  • Additional buttermilk for brushing
  • ¼ cup turbinado or raw sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup apple cider
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions 

  • Mix dry ingredients, cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  • Add buttermilk and vanilla, then fold in apples. Pat into circle, cut into wedges.
  • Freeze for 10 minutes, then brush with buttermilk and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar.
  • Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12-16 minutes until golden.
  • Mix cider, cinnamon, and powdered sugar to make glaze. Drizzle over cooled scones.

Notes

Ensure not to overwork the dough to keep scones tender.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple, Baking, scones