Apple Scones Recipe
Delicious scones made with apples and spice, perfect a steaming cup of coffee in the morning or a cup of tea in the afternoon.
Servings: 12 scones
Calories: 231kcal
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 C all-purpose flour with a little extra for the baking pan
- 1/3 C sugar
- 1 T baking powder
- 3/4 t salt
- 1/4 t ground ginger
- 1/4 t ground nutmeg
- 1/4 t cinnamon
- 1/4 lb cold butter
- 2 C apples diced
- 3 eggs large
- 2 T milk
- 2 T coarse sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425º
- Whisk together first seven ingredients.
- Cut butter into the flour. The mixture should be crumb-like.
- In another bowl, whisk together apple pieces, eggs, and milk.
- Add wet and dry ingredients until they hold together.
- The mixture may seem somewhat dry, but keep stirring until combined.
- Sprinkle flour on the baking sheet.
- Place dough on the pan and divide into 2 5-inch rounds about 3/4 inch thick.
- Run a large knife under cold water and then cut each round into 6 pieces.
- Separate pieces so you have about a half-inch between scones.
- Sprinkle the apple spice scones with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Serve warm or room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 231mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg