Spiced Apple Scones with Cinnamon Glaze

Spiced Apple Scones with Cinnamon Glaze ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup apple (grated, excess moisture squeezed out)
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Watch how to make Spiced Apple Scones with Cinnamon Glaze

Follow the key cooking steps, then use the full instructions below for measurements and timing.

How to make Spiced Apple Scones with Cinnamon Glaze

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **For the Scones:** In a large bowl, whisk together the 2.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
3. Add the 8 tablespoons of cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Cut the butter into the mixture using a pastry blender or your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
4. Gently fold in the 1 cup of grated apple (ensure excess moisture is squeezed out) into the flour mixture until evenly distributed.
5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup of heavy cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
6. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix with a fork until just combined and a shaggy dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can develop the gluten too much.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat and shape the dough into an 8-inch round disk, about 1-inch thick. Cut the disk into 8 equal wedges.
8. Transfer the scone wedges to the prepared baking sheet, leaving 1-2 inches between each. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
9. Remove the scones from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack for at least 10-15 minutes before glazing.
10. **For the Cinnamon Glaze:** While the scones are cooling, in a small bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2-3 tablespoons of milk (start with 2 and add more if needed for desired consistency), and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until smooth.
11. Drizzle or spread the cinnamon glaze over the tops of the slightly warm scones. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.

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