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apple spice scones

Delicious homemade apple spice scones with a sweet glaze, perfect for fall mornings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup buttermilk
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 0.25 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp butter chilled and cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups diced apples peeled
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.5 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp cold fat-free milk plus 1/2 tbsp if needed

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Combine buttermilk, apple sauce, sugar, vanilla, and egg in a medium bowl and whisk.
  3. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. Mix flours, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  5. Cut in chilled butter until mixture resembles coarse meal.
  6. Fold in diced apples.
  7. Add buttermilk mixture; stir until just combined.
  8. Knead dough lightly onto floured surface four times.
  9. Form into a 9-inch circle on baking sheet and cut into 12 wedges.
  10. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
  11. Cool on rack for 10 minutes.
  12. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and milk until smooth.
  13. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones and let harden.

Notes

Enjoy these warm with a cup of tea or coffee.