Cinnamon Honey Apple Scones (Printable Version)
Warm scones with cinnamon, honey, and apple chunks—ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/3 cup honey
07 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk or cream
09 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit
11 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced small
→ Optional Topping
12 - 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling
13 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, for sprinkling
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
03 - Add the cold unsalted butter cubes. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir the diced apple into the crumb mixture, ensuring even distribution.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, milk or cream, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
06 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture. Gently stir until just combined, taking care not to overwork the dough.
07 - Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a round approximately 1 inch thick.
08 - Slice the dough round into 8 equal wedges. Position on the prepared baking sheet with space between each piece.
09 - Brush each scone with a little milk or cream. Optionally, sprinkle tops with coarse sugar.
10 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11 - Transfer to a rack and cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with honey before serving if desired.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Perfect for breakfast or snack
02 -
- Contains wheat, dairy, and egg.
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
03 -
- Do not overmix the dough for best texture.
- Try adding walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.