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iced apple cinnamon scones on a sheet pan
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Apple Cinnamon Scones

Servings: 12 scones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Packed with chunks of crisp apples, applesauce, and lots of cinnamon these scones are perfect for fall!

Ingredients
 

 For the Scones:

  • 2 ¾ cup (330 grams) all-purpose flour
  • cup (70 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (113 grams) butter , cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup (85 grams) small diced fresh apple , peeled
  • ½ cup (120 grams) unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

  • 1 large egg + 1 tablespoon water , for egg wash
  • 3 tablespoons coarse or sparkling sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Icing:

  • 1 cup (113 grams) powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream

Instructions
 

  • Combine the 2 ¾ cup (330 grams) all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup (70 grams) packed light or dark brown sugar, ¾ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon in a bowl. Add the ½ cup (113 grams) butter and cut into the dry ingredients with a pastry blender or fork. Add the ¾ cup (85 grams) small diced fresh apple.
  • In a separate bowl combine the ½ cup (120 grams) unsweetened applesauce, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add to the dry ingredients and mix to make a shaggy dough.
  • Dump out onto a clean surface and knead with your hands gently to bring the dough into a ball. Divide the dough in 2 and shape each into a disk about 1-2 inches tall. Cut each disk into 6 wedges.
  • Transfer wedges to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Brush with egg wash. Combine coarse sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
  • Bake until tops begin to turn golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  • To make the icing, combine the powdered sugar, cinnamon and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm or cool scones. Let sit 15 minutes for icing to set, then serve.
  • Scones are best served the day they are baked, but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for several days.

Notes

Adapted from King Arthur Flour.
Calories: 273kcal, Carbohydrates: 44g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 61mg, Sodium: 166mg, Potassium: 171mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 300IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 2mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Snack
Author: Annalise Sandberg
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