Description
These Apple Cinnamon Raisin Scones are a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a snack. Filled with the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and sweet apple, these scones are tender on the inside with a slightly crisp exterior.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup finely chopped apple (peeled)
- 1/3 cup raisins
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- Extra heavy cream
- Coarse sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Add Butter and Fruits: Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in apple and raisins.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix until dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Pat dough into a circle, cut into wedges, place on baking sheet, brush with cream, sprinkle sugar, and bake for 18–22 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Let scones cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best served warm with butter or honey.
- Substitute dried cranberries or nuts for raisins.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
