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Caramel Apple Scones

Course Bread, Breakfast
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword apple-scones-recipe, caramel-apple-scones
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 434kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp apple pie spice or cinnamon
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup salted butter frozen and grated
  • 1 cup (heaping) grated Granny Smith apple cored and peeled
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream plus 2 Tbsp additional to brush top
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup prepared dulce de leche or quality caramel sauce slightly warmed
  • 2 Tbsp turbinado sugar (sugar in the raw)

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Scones: In a medium size mixing bowl use a whisk to sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice, baking soda and salt. Add frozen butter and toss to evenly distribute. (Use a box grater to grate butter)
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together cream, egg and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients with grated apple. Mix until fully moistened.
  • Turn the dough out onto a non stick lightly floured surface. Turn it a few times to lightly coat with flour, if sticky. Do not overwork the dough. Pat the dough into roughly an 8 inch circle that is about 1 inch thick.
  • Use a sharp knife dipped in flour to cut into wedges. Transfer wedges to baking sheet. Chill for 15 minutes.
  • Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F. Brush tops and sides of scones with reserved 2 Tbsp cream. Sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden.
  • Cool for 10 minutes then drizzle with caramel sauce and serve.

Notes

  • For these scones, you can use 1/2 cup of prepared dulce de leche warmed in the microwave to drizzle consistency. See how to make your own here.
  • You may also use your favorite brand of quality ice cream topping or salted caramel sauce readily available with the other ice cream fixings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 746IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg