Best Sweet Apple Scones Recipes

APPLE SCONES

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This has a terrific aroma and taste. These scones are perfect for tea.

Provided by Carol

Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, chilled
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter or margarine until crumbly. Add shredded apple and milk. Stir to form a soft dough.
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Pat into two 6-inch circles. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Score each into 6 pie-shaped wedges.
Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes, or until browned and risen. Serve warm with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 263.6 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

SWEET APPLE SCONES

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Sweet moist apple scones, perfect for brunch or a snack.

Provided by Manda

Categories Scones

Time 30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups wheat flour
¾ cup white sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup milk
1 medium Granny Smith apple - peeled, cored, and diced
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix all-purpose and wheat flours, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cloves together in a bowl.
Cream together butter, eggs, cream cheese, and lemon juice. Mix in milk until combined. Combine egg mixture with dry ingredients. Mix in apple. Add sour cream and mix until well combined.
Shape scones and place on ungreased baking sheets.
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 28.9 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 145.7 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CARAMEL APPLE SCONES

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A drizzle of caramel complements the apple and whole wheat flavors of these rustic-looking scones. -Arlene Cook, Bainbridge, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup shredded peeled apple
1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the cream, egg yolk and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in apple. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. , Pat into a 5-in. circle. Cut into 4 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 393mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.