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Ridiculously Easy Cider-Glazed Apple Scones
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Ridiculously Easy Cider-Glazed Apple Scones

Ridiculously Easy Cider-Glazed Apple Scones are golden-baked pastries featuring diced baking apples folded into a tender scone dough. The scones are topped with a warm apple cider glaze that adds sweetness and a touch of cinnamon spice. They offer a slightly crumbly but moist texture with fresh apple pieces providing juicy bursts. These scones bring a comforting apple flavor, ideal for breakfast or afternoon tea.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
22 mins
Total Time
32 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French

Ingredients

For the scones:
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 apple diced into ¼-inch pieces, medium Gala or Fuji or other baking apple
For the glaze:
  • ¾ cup apple cider
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. Measure 1 cup heavy cream and place in the freezer for 10 minutes. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a paper towel and heat on high for 1 minute. If not completely melted, return to microwave for 10-second intervals till melted. Set aside to cool a bit while prepping other ingredients.
  3. Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in medium-size bowl. Add the diced apples and stir to combine. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture with your spatula.
  4. After heavy cream has been chilled in the freezer for 10 minutes, combine it with the melted butter. Stir with a fork until butter forms small clumps or globules. Add butter/cream mixture to the well in the center of the dry ingredients and stir with rubber spatula until all flour is incorporated and batter pulls away from sides of the bowl. Don’t over mix, but be sure all of the flour is mixed in.
  5. With a spoon or an ice cream scoop (I use a # 12 scoop), scoop dough onto the prepared sheet pan in ¼-1/3 cup mounds. If desired (for a pretty presentation) add a few diced apple pieces to the outsides of each mound.
  6. Place in oven and bake for 15 minutes. While the scones are baking, prepare the cider glaze by combining all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil then reduce to a steady simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes, until mixture is reduced and beginning to thicken and get syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  7. After baking for 15 minutes, remove scones from the oven and gently brush each scone all over with apple cider glaze. Use all of the glaze. Return to oven for another 5 minutes then remove and transfer to a cooling rack. Allow scones to cool for 10-15 minutes for the glaze to set.

Notes

  • Chill heavy cream before mixing to help the batter form proper clumps for tender scones.
  • Use a medium baking apple like Gala or Fuji for a good balance of sweetness and firmness.
  • Do not over-mix the dough; stir just until combined to maintain flakiness.
  • Glaze the scones immediately after baking while still warm for best absorption and flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 218mg (9%) Potassium 203mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 675IU (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 76mg (8%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Potassium 203mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 675IU 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 76mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.