Apple Cheddar Scones Recipe

Name: Apple Cheddar Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup apple cider; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup dried apple, chopped

Indulge in these unbelievably light and moist Apple Cheddar Scones! A delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors, this recipe, adapted from Dorie Greenspan's "Baking: From My Home to Yours," is a must-try for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat. Perfectly crisp edges meet a tender, flaky interior bursting with the taste of sweet apples and sharp cheddar cheese. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Calories 202.5 kcal

Protein 9g

Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Cheddar Scones

1 large egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup apple cider
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup dried apple, chopped

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How to Make Apple Cheddar Scones

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and apple cider.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
Stir in the grated cheddar cheese and dried apple.
Gently turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into 12 equal scones.
Place scones onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and firm to the touch.
Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

32g

Carbs

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