Description
Cinnamon Apple Scones with Vanilla Glaze are a delightful treat that beautifully combines tender chunks of apple with the warm spice of cinnamon, all drizzled with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these scones promise to bring a burst of cozy flavor to your table. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently fold in chopped apples.
- Add heavy cream and stir until just combined; do not overmix.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into an 8-inch circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into wedges.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm scones before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg