Apple Scones
These buttery apple scones are soft, flaky, and full of cozy fall flavor! Made with fresh apples and simple pantry staples, this easy scone recipe is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch treat. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into small cubes
- 1 cup finely chopped peeled apple such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
- ½ cup heavy cream plus more for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar 1-2 teaspoons milk and a splash of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the diced apple.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface. Pat into an 8-inch circle, about ¾-inch thick.
- Slice the dough into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the tops with cream.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden. Cool slightly before serving.