These apple pie scones are flaky, airy, and so sweet! They make the perfect breakfast when you are craving something homemade but fairly easy to make. Studded with chopped apples and cinnamon speckles, they are flavorful enough on their own.
A good homemade scone recipe is one of those things I think we all should have in our recipe box. They are great when you want to impress people with a delicious breakfast and simple enough to be perfect for an everyday type of breakfast (especially when made ahead of time!).
And not because I made them, but I seriously believe this recipe should be the one you are saving for later.
- They are so flaky and buttery you won’t believe they are homemade.
- They are also foolproof. If you’ve never made a scone before or if you are not confident in your cooking skills there’s no need to worry because these apple pie scones will come out perfect every single time.
- They are packed with flavor!! The apple chunks are juicy and sweet and make these scones taste like a million bucks. The cinnamon sugar on top also gives them a bit of spiciness that’s just to die for. It’s like if these scones came with their own built-in jam! What else can we ask for?
How to make perfect homemade scones
I know I told you these scones are foolproof. And I said that because they are! I’m going to share with you the secret to perfect scones at home.
- Use cold butter. You want to make scones with refrigerated butter and work the dough quickly to not warm it with your hands.
- Mix until the dough barely holds up together. Think of it as a group of crumbs coming together.
- Chill everything before baking. If you are only going to follow one tip from the list, please be this one. Chilled scones rise like crazy! ANd scones that rise are also super flaky.
Can you freeze apple pie scones
Yes, the great thing about scones is that you can freeze them at any step of the process.
Freeze them when they are raw and have them ready to bake when the moment arises.
Or freeze them when they are baked and just pop them in the oven for 10 minutes to thaw.
Both options will result is freshly baked scones that are to die for.
So make a large batch, eat a few, share some (if you can get yourself to do it) and freeze some more for later because they are going to become your go-to breakfast this season.
Apple Pie Scones
These apple pie scones are flaky, airy, and so sweet! They make the perfect breakfast when you are craving something homemade but fairly easy to make. Studded with chopped apples and cinnamon speckles, they are flavorful enough on their own.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Cups flour
- 4 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tsp baking powder
- ½ Tsp cinnamon
- ¼ Tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground cloves
- ¼ Cup butter, cold and diced
- ½ Cup apple, chopped
- ⅓ Cup caramel chips
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ Cup applesauce
Instructions
1. In a bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves.
2. With the help of your hands work in the butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
3. Mix in the chopped apple and caramel chips.
4. In another bowl combine egg, vanilla extract and applesauce.
5. Add liquid ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until everything holds together.
6. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7. Scrape the dough onto the prepared baking pan and pat it into a circle. Slice the circle into 6 wedges.
8. Place the pan in the freezer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
9. Preheat oven to 420 degrees. Before baking, brush the scones with cold milk and take to the oven.
10. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and done.
