Cozy up with these homemade apple cinnamon scones! These biscuits are the hug we all need right now, on a plate. Just add a cup of tea and you’re set.
These scones will have everyone asking “what are you baking!?” because let me tell you, the scent is magical. My house smells like the inside of an apple pie whenever I make these and not a single complaint is heard! I used a mixture of shredded and diced apple to get more of an apple texture and taste throughout, and it pays off big time.
The Secret to Baking Scones
Scones tend to scare people sometimes, but I’m here to remind you to not be afraid! I’ve been baking these since I was 14. The key to a good scone and tips I like to follow are :
- Use very cold butter
- Don’t over-mix your dough
- Gently pat together any scraps to re-shape (don’t over-knead) – otherwise you will get a tough scone
Can You Make Scones Ahead?
Scones, or biscuits, are best enjoyed immediately after baking. While you can make them ahead and toast them to warm them up, they really don’t compare to a fresh baked scone. Taking a moment to enjoy a fresh scone with my tea, is truly one of life’s simple pleasures. Remember to take little moments like that for yourself!
Apple Recipes
I’ve been baking biscuits since I can remember, and have made all kinds of variations, like my Raspberry Lemon Scones. There is nothing quite like a homemade biscuit and a cup of tea….
If you’re on the hunt for more unique ways to bake with apples then you can try my Apple Galette out, or even my yummy Homemade Apple Cider! Both are great festive apple recipes. Over on Jilly’s blog there’s a Spiced Apple Cinnamon Waffle recipe that’s pretty incredible too.
Apple Cinnamon Scones
Apple Cinnamon Scones
Cozy up with these homemade apple cinnamon scones! These biscuits are mouth-watering and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 egg at room temperature
- 1/2 - 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded apple, peeled
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup finely diced apple, peeled
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 F. Crack the egg into a 1 cup glass measure, mix well with a fork. Add the milk to the 2/3 cup mark and mix well again. Whisk in the shredded apple and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, sift the flours, baking powder, sugar, spice and salt together. Using a pastry blender or your fingers, blend in the cold butter until it is the size of peas. Add the diced apple and toss together until the apple is incorporated.
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Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix together with a fork or your hands until just combined. Avoid over-mixing it as they will get tough.
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On a lightly-floured surface, pat the dough together in a 1-2” high circle and using a small biscuit cutter (I used a 2 1/2" one) or sharp knife, cut the scones into 8 wedges (you can re-form the dough gently to get more circles out of the dough scraps if using a cutter - I got 10 round scones). Place the wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake for approximately 20 minutes, until the scones are golden brown. Serve warm.
Hi Tori,
Love the recipe! I was surprised by how quick it was. Ive always been intimidated about making scopes because I thought they would take forever but like you, I have a million apples I need to do something with so I thought id take a stab at these. I was surprised by how soft and delicious they were and most of all, how EASY! Ill be making more this weekend 🙂
Fantastic! I agree that they are less intimidating to make than they seem! Glad you’ve added this to your repertoire, thanks Fernanda!
Oh the smell of anything apple baking AND the taste!!! I wonder if your father would like these for dinner 🙂 They look great and my mouth is watering!!!
Thanks Mama!! xo
Could I use all AP flour (I don’t have whole wheat on hand)? Would it be the same measurements? Thanks again!
Yes you should be able to substitute it directly for the whole wheat flour!
So easy, so yum! Thanks for the great recipe. Definitely one for the (cook) books! Perfect fall recipe.
Ohh I can’t wait to make these – what kind of apples do you recommend using? I have a ton of Macintosh’s would they be ok??
Hi Laura so sorry for the delay!!! Macintosh should work – they are a softer apple when cooked but they should be fine!
I just whipped these up tonight and they are fantastic! I also made a butter-maple glaze to drizzle on top, which was very indulgent, but delicious!
I did slightly overcook them though…whoops! Tori, do you have any tips on baking with a gas oven? Do you have a recommendation for how much I should decrease the cooking time?
Thanks so much! 🙂
Made these this past weekend, and everyone (11 of us) in my family loved them!
Yum! Happy to hear everyone loved them Michelle!
I just made these this afternoon and it was easier than I thought. They are so yummy! Thanks for the recipe Tori
That’s awesome thank you Lori and thank you so much for taking the time to rate the recipe! Tori
What would be the kind of apple you suggest for these? Can’t wait to make them this weekend!
My baby has a dairy and soy allergy, so this nursing mom has to make any treats from scratch. Made these with Earth balance soy free butter and they were delicious! Side note, using the cookbook now more than ever. Love that all the alternatives are given. Really helpful when navigating a new allergy.
Thank you SO much Katrina!! It was so lovely to hear how helpful this recipe was as you navigated a food allergy. I really appreciate you taking time to review it! xx Tori