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Apple & Cheddar Scones
A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 apple, peeled cored and diced
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ cup buttermilk
garnish
- 6 thinly sliced apple wheels
- warmed honey
- fresh minced thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut cold cubes of butter into the flour mixture until the butter is completely incorporated and the mixture has obtained a mealy texture.
- Add the cheese, apple and black pepper and mix together until well combined.
- Fold in the buttermilk and mix together until just combined and the mixture has formed into dough.
- Form the dough into a 1 ½ inch thick rectangle and cut into 6 squares.
- Top each scone with an apple wheel and gently press into scone. Place scones onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the scones puff up and the tops just start to brown.
- Remove from oven and gently brush apple wheels with warm honey and sprinkle with thyme. Allow scones to cool, about 10 minutes. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
859mg
(36%)
Potassium
122mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
711IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
230mg
(23%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 859mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 711IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 230mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.