Apple Scones

Name: Apple Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 scones
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons cold butter; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2/3 cup shredded peeled apple; 1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Yield 4 scones

Test Kitchen Approved

Flakey, moist and brimming with fall flavor, these apple scones are the ideal breakfast treat for a chilly autumn morning. Serve with a caramel drizzle over the top as the recipe calls for, or make them your own with a cinnamon-sugar sprinkle that complements the apples baked inside.

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup shredded peeled apple
1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the cream, egg yolk and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in apple. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
Pat into a 5-in. circle. Cut into 4 wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts

1 scone: 278 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

A drizzle of caramel complements the apple and whole wheat flavors of these rustic-looking scones. —Arlene Cook, Bainbridge, Georgia

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