Best 4 Apple Pie Scones Recipes

APPLE PIE SCONES

Steps:

• Peel and core the apple and cut into small bite size pieces, this will yield about 2 cups.
• Add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to a small sauce pan and melt over medium heat.
• Add apple, sugar and spices to the pan and cook until sugar is melted.
• Continue to cook over medium low heat until the apple is starting to soften and the mixture is bubbly and thickened slightly.
• Take off the heat and allow to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Mix 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar with the spices and set aside to use later.
• Add flour, sugar, salt, baking soda and baking powder to a medium mixing bowl and mix to combine.
• Toss the cubed butter in the flour mixture and work it into the flour with the tip of your fingers until about large pea size. Toss in the cooked apple pieces without the syrup.
• In a measuring cup, add buttermilk, egg and vanilla extract and beat to combine.
• Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the liquid mixture, reserving about 2 tablespoon to use as egg wash. Add the left over syrup from the cooked apple.
• Fold with a spatula or wooden spoon until a wet dough forms.
• Turn the dough out onto a well-floured board, fold it over itself a 2 - 3 times, and shape into a circle about 1 1/2" thick.
• Cut into 8 scones.
• Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, brush the top and sides with the reserved egg wash, and sprinkle generously with spiced sugar.
• Bake for 23 - 24 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Let cool completely on a wire rack.

APPLE PIE SCONES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
• Add the flour, baking powder, salt, spices, sugars, and butter to the bowl of a food processor and pulse together until the butter is broken up and only small pieces remain. The mixture will look crumbly.
• Slowly add in the milk, continuing to pulse until the dough comes together.
• Remove the dough from the food processor and fold in the apples by hand.
• Gently roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface until it is about 1 inch thick. Cut out 6 scones with a 3 inch biscuit cutter.
• Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until risen and starting to turn slightly golden on top.
• Remove from the oven and allow the scones to cool before glazing.
• To make the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth. Gently dip the scones into the glaze, and turn them over onto a rack and let the glaze harden.
• Sprinkle a little nutmeg on top of the glazed scones, if you like (I like.)

APPLE SCONES

Steps:

• Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter or margarine until crumbly. Add shredded apple and milk. Stir to form a soft dough.
• Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Pat into two 6-inch circles. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Score each into 6 pie-shaped wedges.
• Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes, or until browned and risen. Serve warm with butter.

CARAMEL APPLE SCONES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the cream, egg yolk and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in apple. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. , Pat into a 5-in. circle. Cut into 4 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with caramel topping.