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Apple Scones with Maple Glaze

Tender apple scones drizzled with a sweet maple glaze, perfect for cozy fall mornings or a seasonal brunch treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Scones
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk or milk with 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups apple diced, Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
Maple Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1-2 tbsp milk as needed for consistency
  • 1 pinch cinnamon optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Pastry cutter
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and vanilla. Stir into dry mixture until just combined.
  5. Fold in diced apples gently without overmixing.
  6. Turn dough onto floured surface, pat into a circle about 1 inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Place wedges on baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Cool scones slightly on wire rack.
  9. Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled scones.

Notes

For extra texture, add chopped pecans or dried cranberries. Best enjoyed fresh, but can be frozen for up to 3 months.