Apple Cream Scones Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Cream Scones

• All Purpose Flour
• Granny Smith Apples
• Sugar
• Butter
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

How to Make Apple Cream Scones

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
3. Cut in 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 2 medium apples (about 1 1/2 cups peeled and diced), 1 tablespoon brown sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until apples are tender and liquid is reduced (about 8-10 minutes).
5. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream.
6. Add the cooled apple mixture to the flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead 6-8 times until the dough just comes together.
8. Pat the dough into an 8-inch circle on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before cutting.
11. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
12. Cut into 12 wedges and serve warm.