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Apple Scones

4.78 from 18 votes
These glazed apple scones are a lightened up version of the classic, with tender baked apples and lots of cozy fall spices!
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (cold )
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • cooking spray
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp butter (chilled (must be cold cut into small pieces))
  • 2 cups diced apples (peeled (I used Granny Smith))

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp cold fat free milk (plus 1/2 tbsp if needed)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine the first five ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Combine the flours, baking powder, cinnamon nutmeg, and salt in another large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
  • Cut in chilled butter with a pastry blender, or you could use 2 knives, until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  • Fold in diced minced apples.
  • Add buttermilk mixture, stirring just until moist.
  • Place dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly four times with floured hands.
  • Form dough into an 9-inch circle onto baking sheet, about 3/4" thick. Using a knife, cut dough into 12 wedges all the way through.
  • Bake until golden, about 18-20 minutes, depending on your oven.
  • Place on a cooling rack about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, to make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg with 2 tbsp of milk, adding 1/2 tbsp more (1 tsp at a time) if necessary to get the consistency to the right thickness. Stir until completely smooth.
  • Place scones on parchment or wax paper and drizzle the glaze over the scones using a spoon - or- place the glaze in a shallow bowl and dip the top of the scones into the glaze, then let it sit on the waxed paper to harden. Makes 12 scones.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone, Calories: 184kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 23mg, Sodium: 250mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 19g
- WW Points: 8