Description
Golden, tender, and kissed with warm cinnamon—these Apple Cinnamon Scones are the cozy bite you didn’t know you needed. With shredded fresh apple folded into buttery dough and a sweet spiced sugar topping, they’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. No fuss, all flavor!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
¼ cup butter, chilled and cubed
1 apple – peeled, cored, and shredded
½ cup milk
For the topping:
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp white sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Prep Oven
Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in Butter
Add chilled butter and cut into the flour with a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Apple & Milk
Stir in shredded apple and ½ cup milk until dough just comes together. Don’t overmix.
Shape & Top
Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead lightly, and pat into a 1-inch thick circle.
Cut into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush tops with 2 tbsp milk, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
Bake
Bake for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 / Scone
- Sugar: 12g / Scone
- Sodium: 280mg / Scone
- Fat: 8g / Scone
- Carbohydrates: 32g / Scone
- Protein: 3g / Scone