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Apple Cinnamon Scones

Delicious, flaky apple cinnamon scones perfect for cozy 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 can cooking spray
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoon butter chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups diced apples peeled
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoon cold fat-free milk more if needed

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine buttermilk, apple sauce, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg in a medium bowl, stirring 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 just until combined.
  8. Turn dough onto floured surface and knead lightly four times.
  9. Shape into a 9-inch circle and cut into 12 wedges.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
  11. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes.
  12. Mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and milk to make glaze. Drizzle 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

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.
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