Description
Delight in the warm flavors of fall with these Apple Cinnamon Raisin Scones. Packed with diced apples, plump raisins, and a hint of cinnamon, these tender scones are perfect for a cozy breakfast or afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 2/3 cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Coarse sugar for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles crumbs. Stir in apple and raisins. In a separate bowl, whisk cream, egg, and vanilla. Add wet mixture to dry ingredients, stirring until dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead, pat into a circle, and cut into wedges. Place on baking sheet, brush with cream, sprinkle with sugar, and bake for 18–20 minutes.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, soak raisins in warm apple cider for 10 minutes before adding to the dough.
- Best served fresh, but scones can be frozen and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
