Description
Cinnamon Apple Scones with Vanilla Glaze are the perfect cozy treat for any morning. Bursting with the warm flavors of cinnamon and tender apple pieces, these scones are topped with a luscious vanilla glaze that adds a delightful sweetness to each bite. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they’ll bring comfort and joy to your breakfast table or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in diced apples gently.
- In another bowl, whisk heavy cream until frothy; pour into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently to combine, then shape into a circle about an inch thick; cut into wedges.
- Place on the prepared sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with vanilla and milk until smooth; drizzle over warm scones before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (85g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg