Apple Scones

Apple scones are a fall treat made with your favorite apples. The scones are perfect for breakfast on the go or an afternoon treat. The cinnamon icing gives the scones a little sweetness and a little cinnamon flavor.

I  love it when fall rolls around each year. By this time of the year, I am starting to look forward to all the comfort foods that I haven’t made or eaten since early spring.

Although I like to bake with apples all year round there is something special in the fall when you bake apple desserts or bread. The smell of apple and maybe some cinnamon can’t be beaten.

These apple scones are tender and have nice crisp edges. The perfect way to start out my fall apple recipes.

Helpful Tips:

• Make these scones with a good baking apple, such as Gala (I used this in my recipe), Granny Smith, Jonathan, and Cortland just to name a few.
• Remove the peeling on the apple.
• Finely chop the apples to make sure that you don’t have pieces of crunchy apple in your scones.
• As always when making scones start out with cold butter, cold eggs, cold milk, and cold sour cream. This will ensure that your scones are flakey and tender.
• Make sure you are using fresh baking powder, it will help the scones to rise nicely.
• Don’t overwork the dough, overworking the dough will make for tough scones.
• I love using a pizza cutter for cutting the wedges. It makes the process really easy.
• Yes, you can freeze these scones. I do it all the time. It is a great way to keep them fresh. Just set them on the counter until thawed.
• When freezing the scones just make sure that they are in an airtight container.

Steps for Making Apple Scones

Step one

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or by lightly greasing it.

Step two

Combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Add the butter and cut in with a pastry cutter, or fork until the mixture is crumbly.

Step three

Mix together the egg, milk, and sour cream, add to the dry ingredients along with the chopped apples and mix just until combined.

Step four

On a lightly floured surface knead the dough just enough to make a smooth dough (make sure not to over-knead) Form the dough into an 8-inch circle.

Step five

With a sharp knife or a pizza cutter cut the circle into 8 wedges. Place the wedges on the prepared baking sheet.

 

Step six

Place in the preheated oven and bake for 11 to 14 minutes or until the scones are lightly browned.

Step seven

Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack. Cool them completely.

Step eight

To make the icing combine 2 tablespoons of butter, brown sugar, and cream together over medium heat bring to a boil. Continue to cook for 30 seconds stirring constantly.

Step nine

Remove from the heat and add the powdered sugar and cinnamon and stir until creamy and smooth.  Drizzle over the scones.

Check out more recipes for scones and muffins:

• Starbucks Pumpkin Scones
• Orange Carrot Scones
• Sour Cream Apple Muffins

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This recipe was originally published on January 31, 2012. It has been updated with new content and pictures on October 1, 2020.