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apple spice scones

Delightful apple spice scones with a flaky texture and warm fall spices, topped with a sweet glaze.
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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 Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 0.25 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 can cooking spray
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp butter chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups diced apples peeled, such as Granny Smith
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.125 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp cold fat free milk plus 0.5 tbsp 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; stir with a whisk.
  3. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. Mix flours, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk.
  5. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
  6. Fold in diced apples.
  7. Add buttermilk mixture, stirring just until moist.
  8. Knead lightly on a floured surface four times.
  9. Shape into a 9-inch circle on a baking sheet, about 0.75 inches thick; cut into 12 wedges.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
  11. Cool for 10 minutes on a rack.
  12. Prepare glaze: Mix powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and milk to desired consistency.
  13. Drizzle glaze over scones; let harden.

Notes

These scones are perfect for cozy fall mornings, combining tender apples with warm spices.