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    Home » Scones » Apple Cinnamon Scones

    Apple Cinnamon Scones

    Published: Oct 5, 2017 by Jen Sobjack · 33 Comments

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    Light as air and crumbly, these apple cinnamon scones are packed with chunks of apple and spicy cinnamon. The scones are made with a basic buttermilk scone base so the texture is supremely tender.

    Apple cinnamon scones and slices of green apple on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    Fall is on one of my favorite baking seasons. All the cozy and warm spices, apple, pear, pumpkin, and everything that screams comfort. I just adore it!

    The evenings have begun to cool down and I can definitely feel the crispness of fall in the air. It's perfect apple picking weather.

    And with those apples, you can make baked apple fritters or apple cinnamon scones. Just the kind of breakfast I enjoy! This recipe is so similar to my chai pear scones. If you liked those, you'll definitely love these.

    Today's apple and cinnamon scones recipe yield ultra-thick and buttery scones with soft flakey centers. The ultimate texture and flavor combination.

    A hand holding a scone that's been broken open so the flaky center is visible.

    I have already shown you how to make soft scones. I took my plain scone recipe and added bits of crunch apple and cinnamon to make the perfect satisfying breakfast.

    My base scone recipe is the best I've tried and I've made a fair amount of scones in my lifetime. It can support just about any add-in you choose.

    I love making scone dough with buttermilk. It's the only way to achieve those soft centers that are supremely moist. The outside of the scones bake up golden brown and crisp with delicate crumbs in each bite.

    Once you master scones, you will want to make them all the time.


    Tips for making apple cinnamon scones

    • Handle the dough as little as possible. It does require some kneading but take care not to overwork it. Knead it just until it comes together and holds its shape.
    • Overhandling the dough will also cause the butter to warm up and melt. You need those little bits of cold butter throughout the dough to ensure the texture is soft in the center.
    • I like to freeze my scones for 30 minutes before baking. This helps to make sure the butter is super cold and it prevents spreading.
    • Brush the tops of the scones with heavy cream for a crispy top. Sometimes I like to sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar for extra crunch and flavor.
    • A hot oven is a must! This will cause the scones to rise tall and turn gorgeous golden brown.
    A close up view of an apple cinnamon scone on a parchment lined baking sheet with slices of green apple next to the scone.

    You can cut the scones any way you like. I always slice mine into triangles. That's more out of habit than anything.

    But you can certainly roll the dough out and use a biscuit cutter to cut small rounds. Take care when doing this though. It's easy to overwork the down with rolling.

    Cut the apples into small bits so they cook all the way through and become soft. Or if you'd like a crunchy apple texture, cut them slightly larger.

    The glaze is a simple mixture of confectioners' sugar and apple juice. I love the added apple flavor from the juice. You can use milk or heavy cream with a teaspoon of vanilla.

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    A close up view of an apple cinnamon scone on a parchment lined baking sheet with slices of green apple next to the scone.

    Apple Cinnamon Scones

    Yield: 8 scones
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes

    Light as air and crumbly, these apple cinnamon scones are packed with chunks of apple and spicy cinnamon. The scones are made with a basic buttermilk scone base so the texture is supremely tender.

    Ingredients

    For the scones

    • 2 ¾ cups (357 g) all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup (110 g) light brown sugar, packed
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¾ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces and chilled
    • 1 cup (125 g) chopped fresh apple, your favorite variety (about 1 medium apple)
    • 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

    For the glaze

    • 1 cup (120 g) confectioners' sugar
    • 2-3 tablespoons apple juice

    Instructions

    Make the scones

    1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together. Cut the butter into the flour using a pastry blender, 2 knives, or your fingertips. The mixture should look like coarse crumbs. 
    2. Gently fold in the apples. Whisk the vanilla and buttermilk together and gradually add it to the flour mixture. Stir just until the dough comes together. You may not need all the buttermilk. Add a little at a time until the mixture is moist but not too wet. Do not over mix the dough or the scones will be tough.
    3. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead the dough four or five times. Pat the dough into a 7-inch round circle. Cut the circle in half, then cut each half into four triangle shaped wedges. Arrange the scones 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the scones in the freezer for 30 minutes.
    4. Position the oven rack in the center of the oven and heat to 400°F. Brush the tops of the scones with cream. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool and drizzle with glaze. Scones are best enjoyed right away.

    Make the glaze

    1. Add the confectioners' sugar to a small bowl. Drizzle in just enough of the apple juice to create a pourable glaze.

    Notes

    1. Milk or heavy cream can be used in place of apple juice. You may want to add a teaspoon of vanilla and/or cinnamon for flavor.
    2. This recipe yields 8 large scones. For smaller scones, cut the dough into  16 pieces instead of 8.

    Watch the scones closely as they bake because smaller scones may require a shorting baking time.

    Make ahead tip

    1. You can refrigerate the dough overnight then simply shape the scones and bake them the next day.
    2. You can keep leftover scones for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
    3. Unglaze scones can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight then reheat and glaze before serving.

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    Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 scone
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 380

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the values shown are just an estimate.

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    © Jen Sobjack
    Cuisine: American / Category: Scones
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    Comments

    1. Rene says

      October 20, 2017 at 10:51 am

      Hi! I used regular whole milk and they came out fine. This recipe's ingredients can be reduced by 1/2 for smaller batches. Quick and easY.

      Reply
    2. Erica says

      October 14, 2017 at 10:40 am

      These are currently in the oven... this is a simple to follow recipe! Side note-it says gently mix in the PEARS. I was confused and thought in my baking mess I clicked a new window open by mistake (I use my tablet while baking....did I mention I hate baking?!) but anyway, I'll let you know how they go over at the party I'm attending in a few hours 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen Sobjack says

        October 16, 2017 at 9:21 am

        Gah! Thank you for pointing that out. I adapted this from my chai pear scones and totally had pears on my mind. Haha!

        Reply
    3. Carolyn Ingram says

      October 13, 2017 at 5:00 pm

      These sound perfect for fall!

      Reply
    4. Serena says

      October 11, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      These look absolutely fabulous! Such perfect texture.

      Reply
    5. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

      October 10, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      Pure deliciousness!

      Reply
    6. Debra C. says

      October 10, 2017 at 11:58 am

      Oh my goodness these look spectacular - this and a cup of coffee are all I need to start the day!

      Reply
    7. Rebecca Whitener says

      July 19, 2016 at 9:48 pm

      I love your applesauce scones. I have used applesause inplace of oil in some baking I've done. I was wandering if you had any recipes for applebutte. I eat it on bread or toast but been trying to come up with cupcakes or any baked treat, that you use applebutter. I think would taste great. Thanks hope you might come up with something. Love your recipes.

      Reply
    8. amanda says

      September 05, 2015 at 4:55 pm

      these scones look amazing! Pinned!

      Reply
    9. Mira says

      September 04, 2015 at 11:01 pm

      Oh, so it is officially fall? I can't believe it! But I'm very excited about these scones! Love the flavors and will try them soon!

      Reply
      • Jen says

        September 07, 2015 at 9:41 am

        According to meteorologists it is! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Cailee says

      September 04, 2015 at 9:14 pm

      WOW!! This looks amazing!! What a beautiful recipe!! Oh my word... these literally are the perfect fall breakfast recipe!! I just love it! Thanks for sharing!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Jen says

        September 07, 2015 at 9:41 am

        Thank you so much, Cailee!

        Reply
    11. [email protected] says

      September 04, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      Jen I love apple scones and what better than apple to welcome fall?!! I need to make these to have with my coffee!

      Reply
    12. Blair @ The Seasoned Mom says

      September 04, 2015 at 9:16 am

      These do sound PERFECT! And I didn't realize that fall was already here! My son just asked me this morning if it was fall yet and I said, "no." Hah! Proves me wrong. 🙂

      Your scones have all of the best flavors packed into one delicious treat. And "moist" scones are definitely the way to go! 😉

      Reply
      • Jen says

        September 07, 2015 at 9:43 am

        Most people don't recognize fall until the 23rd. But according to meteorologists, fall began on the 1st. 😉

        Reply
    13. Anu-My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says

      September 04, 2015 at 9:04 am

      These scones look absolutely stunning and delish. Apple + cinnamon is the best combo ever! YUM! 🙂

      Reply
    14. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

      September 04, 2015 at 8:54 am

      These scones look delicious- love the glaze and obsessed with apples this time of year!

      Reply
    15. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      September 04, 2015 at 6:16 am

      These scones look perfect, Jen! This definitely screams fall and all things delicious. I'm not a fan of dry scones either, so I love how soft these are! Gorgeous pictures, too!

      Reply
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