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Apple Cinnamon Scones

Delicious freshly baked apple cinnamon scones with a sweet glaze, perfect for fall mornings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 0.25 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • spray cooking spray
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp butter chilled, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups diced apples peeled (e.g., Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp cold fat-free milk plus 0.5 tbsp if needed

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine buttermilk, apple sauce, sugar, vanilla, and egg in a medium bowl; whisk well.
  3. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together flours, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Fold in diced apples.
  7. Add buttermilk mixture and stir just until combined.
  8. On a floured surface, knead dough lightly and form into a 9-inch circle approximately 3/4 inch thick.
  9. Cut the dough into 12 wedges and transfer to baking sheet.
  10. Bake until golden, about 18-20 minutes.
  11. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
  12. Prepare glaze: Mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg with milk until smooth.
  13. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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