An Apple Cinnamon Scone that has the sweet fall flavor of apples and is topped with a vanilla frosting. This apple scone isn't as dry as others so enjoy the different taste of this breakfast recipe.
Apple Cinnamon Scones are so easy to make for breakfast or for a brunch. They pair well with a Russian Tea or a Latte Coffee. These apple scones also travel well and can be made ahead of time for easy preparation.
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Ingredients
- flour - all purpose
- sugar
- baking soda
- baking powder
- salt
- butter - cold
- applesauce - chunky or smooth
- apples - Honeycrisp works well for this or Jonagold
- milk - or almond milk
- cinnamon/sugar
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
Tips
If you want to make this apple scone recipe gluten free, you can simply replace the all purpose flour with gluten free flour. Make sure it is a baking flour, I like using the Great Value brand of gluten free flour. I feel it bakes up nicely, and it is a very fair price.
To make this recipe dairy free, use almond milk or soy milk instead of regular milk.
Mixing the scone dough
The dough is a simple one and it is all mixed in a mixing bowl. The apples are added directly to the batter. Sometimes while adding fruit, the fruit needs to be coated with a flour. In this case, the apples are added with the flour mixture already in the bowl so it is not necessary.
Shaping the dough
The dough works best on parchment paper and I recommend that. It makes shaping the dough in a circle easier. To shape the dough, dive right in with your hands. It works better than a rolling pin, as the dough is sticky.
Topping
The scone is topped with a cinnamon sugar mixture which is sprinkled on before baking so it is baked in the scone and pairs well with the apples.
The vanilla frosting is added after the scone has cooled or if you get excited about eating the scone, when the scone is still warm. Do note, however, that the frosting will be lighter and more of a drizzle if the scone is still warm.
Serve these recipes alongside the scone:
📖 Recipe
Apple Cinnamon Scone
Print PinEquipment
- parchment pepper
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
- 2 cups apple peeled and chopped into pieces
- ¼ cup applesauce
- ½ cup milk
For The Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For The Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar can add more for desired consistancy
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the ¼ cup cold butter and mix well (I use my hands to get the crumbly texture.)
- Add the peeled and chopped apples, applesauce and milk and stir until all is incorporated. If more milk is needed to make sure the dough isn't too dry, add 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Put the dough on a parchment paper lined large baking sheet. Flatten the dough out (again, I use my hands) into a circle shape. Using a knife, carefully cut the triangle shapes (like you would for a pie). Precutting helps the edges of the individual shapes be more scone-like.
- Mix the white sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle over top of scone.
- Bake at 400* for 12-15 until lightly brown.
For The Frosting
- Whisk powdered sugar, melted butter and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warmed scone and serve immediately. If you want the frosting to coat the scones, wait until the scones are completely cooled then pour the frosting on top.
- Serve.
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Lynn says
Do you cut the circle into wedges before or after cooking?
Kim says
I cut the scone after I cook it.
Tiffany @ Stuck on a Cloud says
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Tiffany
Sarah says
I certainly will! Thanks for stopping by. :-)
Shauna - The Best Blog Recipes says
I love apple cinnamon everything so I'm sure I'd love these scones! Pinned ;)
Shauna @ The Best Blog Recipes
Sarah says
I know...apple cinnamon anything can't go wrong. Thanks for pinning! :-)