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Apple Scones with Maple Glaze Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 scones
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Tender, flaky apple scones filled with sweet diced apples and topped with a luscious maple glaze, perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon snack.

Ingredients

Scones:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and diced
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 large egg

Glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
  4. Add Apple and Wet Ingredients: Gently fold in the diced apples, followed by the milk and egg. Mix just until the dough comes together, being careful not to overmix to keep the scones tender.
  5. Shape Dough and Slice: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Use a sharp knife or bench scraper to cut the dough into 8 equal wedges.
  6. Bake Scones: Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Glaze: Allow the scones to cool on a wire rack. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and maple syrup until smooth, then drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.

Notes

  • For extra texture, try adding ½ cup chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the dough.
  • Use crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the butter is cold to achieve flaky layers in your scones.
  • These scones can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://kitchenmartha.com/apple-scones-with-maple-glaze-recipe/