Small Batch Apple Cinnamon Scones
Buttery Apple Cinnamon Scones filled with bits of sweet apples and toasted pecans and topped with a delightful maple glaze. This wonderful small batch recipe will yield 4 tender scones.
Servings: 4 scones
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup salted butter -cold and cut into small pieces (½ stick)
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup pecans -chopped and toasted
- ½ cup peeled and chopped apples (Appx. 1 small apple)
For the glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar -sifted
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)
- Line a baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper.
- Combine flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and sugar in a large bowl.
- Using a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingertips, cut butter into flour mixture until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and the milk. Pour into flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the toasted pecans and the diced apples.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently just until it forms a circle. If the dough is too sticky, sprinkle a little more flour on it. Cut the circle into 4 wedges.
- Place the wedges onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer onto wire rack.
Make the glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream and maple syrup until smooth. Spread over the tops of the cooled scones. Top with additional chopped pecans, if desired.
Notes
- Expert Tips:
- Prioritize Cold Ingredients: For those mouthwatering, flaky layers, make sure your butter, milk, and egg yolk are straight from the fridge. Cold fat ensures that when the scones bake, the fat releases steam, creating those irresistible pockets of flakiness.
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- Minimal Dough Handling is Key: When it comes to mixing, less is more. After adding your liquids, stir only until combined. Overworking the dough will develop too much gluten, resulting in a denser, chewier scone rather than a light and flaky one.
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- Versatile Anytime Treat: While scones shine in a traditional afternoon tea setting, don't overlook them for breakfast or brunch. Apple scones are also a delightful dessert option.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scone | Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1.8mg
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