Moist Apple Scones with Maple Glaze

Apple scones on parchment paper with glaze drizzles and apple slices in background.

5 from 8 votes

Moist Apple Scones with Maple Glaze

These Apple Scones are deliciously tender and perfectly moist! Studded with sweet, juicy apples and fragrant cinnamon, they are an easy fall treat that’s made with basic pantry ingredients. They bake up golden brown and slightly crisp on the edges, just begging for a generous drizzle of maple glaze!

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Chill Time15

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: scones

Calories: 301kcal

Author: Misty

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
3 tablespoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoon butter very cold and cut into ¼ inch cubes
½ cup apples peeled if desired and chopped into ¼ inch cubes
1 cup heavy cream + more to brush the tops
1 recipe of Easy Maple Glaze

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor (or stand mixer), combine the dry ingredients. Add the cold butter and pulse (or mix on medium-low) until the mixture resembles damp sand.
2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, 3 tablespoon sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 5 tablespoon butter
Pour the mixture into a large bowl (or leave in the stand mixer bowl). Stir in the chopped apples. Then add the cream and mix with a rubber spatula until the dough begins to form. It will look dry and shaggy, but will together in the next step.
½ cup apples, 1 cup heavy cream
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 5-10 seconds, or until the dough fully comes together.
Pat the dough into a circle that is about ¾ inch thick and 7.5 inches wide. Cut into 8 even wedges.
Refrigerate the scones for 15 minutes. Brush the tops with about 2 tablespoons of heavy cream.
Bake for 13-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes.
While scones are baking, make the maple glaze. Drizzle on lightly cooled scones and serve.
1 recipe of Easy Maple Glaze

Notes

Tips & Tricks

Avoid over mixing and overworking to keep the scones soft and tender.
Use very cold butter and cream. This will help the dough rise and make the scones fluffy.
Don’t skip the chilling time. It really ensures that they stay fluffy in the middle and rise tall instead of spreading.

Make Ahead Instructions

You can make these scones and store them in the fridge for up to one day, unbaked and covered tightly. Then bake as directed.

Freezing Instructions

You can freeze the raw scones on a cookie sheet, then store in a zipper bag. Bake from frozen, adding an additional 1-3 minutes.

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