Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Fresh Apple Scones


From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...If your holiday menus are not yet set in stone, you might want to consider these light, fresh apple, scones for Thanksgiving breakfast. They are simple to make and a perfect way to begin the long holiday weekend. I make and freeze these, and other scones and muffins, well before the holiday, in order to minimize any interference with dinner preparations that need to be started in the morning.  To serve, I defrost the scones in a microwave for about a minute and then transfer them to a toaster oven to warm and crisp for another 5 minutes or so.  The recipe for these scones is an adaption of one that I found in Midwest Living magazine. If you enjoy soft and cake-like scones, I think you'll be very pleased with the results you can achieve using this recipe. Here is how the fresh apple scones are made.

Fresh Apple Scones...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite inspired by Midwest Living magazine

Ingredients:
Scones
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar + additional sugar for sprinkling
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
1 egg
1/2 cup whipping cream + additional cream for brushing tops of scones
3 teaspoons vanilla
3/4 cup peeled and finely chopped apple
Cinnamon sugar
Glaze
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons orange or lemon juice
1 teaspoon melted butter
1 teaspoon milk

Directions:
1) Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2) In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped apples. Make a well in center of flour mixture.
3) In a small bowl, whisk together egg, whipping cream and vanilla. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Using a fork, stir until moistened and a dough forms.
4) Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing dough for 10 to 12 strokes or until dough is nearly smooth. Pat or lightly roll dough into an 8-inch square or circle. Cut into 8 rectangles or wedges.
5) Place scones 1-inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with additional whipping cream and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly golden. Transfer scones to a wire rack. Cool about 10 minutes.
6) Meanwhile, combine confectioners' sugar, juice, butter and milk in a small bowl. Mix well. Drizzle over or ice still warm scones. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.

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11 comments :

Ginny Hartzler said...

The scones in the grocery store I think are not very good, and none of the legitimate bakeries seem to make them! These would be wonderful i bet!

Ellen Whyte said...

Aha! And update on the traditional scone, lovely.

Lenia said...

I go crazy for apple desserts!Love it!
Blessings,dear Mary!

Beverly said...

I love scones and apples. These will go into our line up for this weekend.

Kim said...

I would love love to have one of these even if we don't celebrate Thanksgiving around here!

Unknown said...

These sound delicious... definitely a great way to start any morning!!

Valerie Harrison (bellini) said...

These do sound like a delicious way to start any day Mary.

Anonymous said...

I have never heard of this, but my oh my wouldn't they be yummy!

David said...

Mary, We love a good scone with our coffee and juice. But we don't bake them. There is a place where we go...called the Tellico Plains Bakery. They make great scones. They're far enough away that we don't get them too often...which is much better for our waistline! Have a great Thanksgiving... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

Lori E said...

In my mind I can smell these baking...now to get my oven fixed.

DiningWithDebbie said...

I love making and eating 😍scones. These look terrific;)

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