Homemade Apple Scones fresh out of the oven are a sure way to keep warm this fall! Topped with a delicious crunchy brown sugar crumble, sprinkled with cinnamon, and drizzled with caramel, these fluffy scones are the perfect accompaniment to your morning tea or coffee!
Mix in the butter and stir until coarse crumbs are created.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12min.
Remove and let cool for 5-10 minutes.
For the Scones:
In a mixing bowl, mix the 4 dry ingredients together.
Add the butter pieces into the dry ingredients.
Use a pastry blender or a fork to combine ingredients.
Add in the apple, milk, egg, vanilla, and gently fold into the dry ingredients with spatula.
Dust a countertop or cutting board with flour for kneading the dough.
Place the dough on the prepared floured surface and sprinkle more flour on top to prevent sticking to fingers.
Knead the dough a few times, to form a 9” round piece of dough.
Slice into 8 even pie-like pieces.
Place the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, separating slightly.
Place scones in the oven on the middle shelf.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Remove and cool.
Optional:
Drizzle with caramel and sprinkle with the crumb mixture
Dust with cinnamon, if desired
Notes
Store in an air tight container for up to 3 days.Substitute chopped pecans for the walnuts if desired.Use remaining crumb topping as an addition to yogurt, cereal or oatmeal. It's delicious!