Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Moist Apple Scones with Maple Glaze. These scones feature tender apple pieces enveloped in a rich, sweet maple glaze, making them the perfect treat for cozy mornings or afternoon tea. The combination of warm spices and fresh apples evokes the heartwarming essence of autumn, ensuring every bite is a flavorful experience. Enjoy these scones fresh out of the oven with your favorite hot beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup fresh apples (diced, preferably Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in diced apples and then add heavy cream gradually until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and pat into a circle about 1 inch thick; cut into wedges.
- Place on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- For the glaze, mix maple syrup and powdered sugar until smooth; drizzle over warm scones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg