Happy Fall!! It’s almost as if Mother Nature is paying attention to the calendar, our temperatures dropped to the low 80’s right on cue. I am not complaining, the non-stop 100’s were starting to get to me, lol. Even though the leaves do not change color here in Phoenix, I am ready to bake and cozy up in a soft blanket. These Apple Cider Glazed Apple Scones are the perfect first recipe of the new season…..
These fluffy and delicious Apple Cider Glazed Apple Scones are an easy morning breakfast, or the perfect afternoon treat! The are lightly spiced, and the sweet apple cider glaze is the perfect topping.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg…..
Add the diced butter {and the nutmeg that I forgot} and cut it into the flour with a pastry cutter…..
Add the shredded apple and stir to combine…..
Stir in the yogurt…..
Knead the dough a few times with your hands to combine, and flatten into a 7-inch circle…..
Cut the circle in half vertically, then in half horizontally. Cut each quarter into two equal wedges. You should have 8 wedges when you are finished…..
Place wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes…..
Remove scones from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
Whisk the powder sugar, vanilla extract, and apple cider together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the scones…..
Allow the glaze to set and serve.
Notes:
- I am not of fan of apple chunks in my food, so I shredded them with a box grater. If you prefer chunks, go right ahead and dice up your apples.
- Each oven cooks differently so times are approximate.
- If you like intense flavors, add more cinnamon, or add ground cloves, or allspice.
- If you do not have Greek yogurt, substitute milk or cream.
- I used Gala apples, but Jonagold, Braeburn, or any sweet/tart apples will work.
Since you have apple cider in the fridge now, why not make some Apple Cider Doughnuts…..
or maybe an Apple Cider Mule…..
Tomorrow night I will be making Pork Chops with Apple and Cider Sauce…..
Okay technically the pork chops are made with hard apple cider {alcohol}, but they are just as delicious with regular apple cider. 😉
I love fall!!!!!
Enjoy!!
Apple Cider Glazed Apple Scones
Ingredients
Apple Scones
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 cup shredded apple {without peel}
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Apple Cider Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tablespoons apple cider
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add the diced butter and cut it into the flour with a pastry cutter.
- Add the shredded apple and stir to combine.
- Stir in the yogurt.
- Knead the dough a few times with your hands to combine, and flatten into a 7-inch circle. Cut the circle in half vertically, then in half horizontally. Cut each quarter into two equal wedges. You should have 8 wedges when you are finished.
- Place wedges on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
- Remove scones from the pan and place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.
- Whisk the powder sugar, vanilla extract, and apple cider together in a small bowl. Drizzle over the scones. Allow the glaze to set and serve.
This recipe will be partying at these link parties!
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