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Apple Scones
With chopped apple, (optional) cinnamon chips, brown sugar and half whole grains, Apple Scones are flaky, tasty, and almost wholesome.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 217 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cups white whole wheat flour
- 1 Tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 Tablespoons butter ½ stick
- 2 eggs divided
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped apples about 1 apple
- 1/3 cup cinnamon chips optional
- coarse sugar for decorating, optional
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut the butter into the flour mixture with a fork, pastry tool or food processor, until butter pieces are tiny and flour coated. The mixture should look a little sandy.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then remove 2-3 teaspoons to a separate bowl. Set the smaller amount aside (for an egg wash before baking).
- Stir the brown sugar into the larger quantity of beaten egg. Pour into the dry mix and pulse or stir until just moistened.
- Gently mix in the chopped apple and cinnamon chips if using, then dump onto a floured surface to knead a couple times. If the mixture is too dry to hold together, add a little milk or water, a teaspoon at a time. If it's too wet to hold together, add some additional flour.
- Pat mixture into an approximately 6 x 6 inch square. Cut the square into four 3 x 3 inch pieces, then cut each of those on a diagonal to make a total of 8 triangular scones.
- Transfer scones to a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with non-stick spray or lined with parchment.
- Beat a teaspoon of water into the reserved egg to make an egg wash. Brush each scone with the egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.
- Bake at 400 F for 15 – 20 minutes until just golden and an inserted toothpick comes out dry. Serve warm or cold.
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Notes
- Calorie count is without cinnamon chips or glaze.
- If you'd like a drizzle you can melt 2 Tablespoons butter, then stir in 2 Tablespoons liquid (water, milk, or apple cider), 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1 cup powdered sugar. Double this amount if you want to cover the scone tops.
Nutrition Information
Calories
217kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
244IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
120mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.