- 30 mins
- 60 mins
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp apple pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup finely chopped tart apple, Braeburn
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1 tbsp whipping cream
- Coarse sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or mild honey
- 1/4 tsp apple pie spice or ground cinnamon
Preparation
Step 1
1. Line an extra-large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine flour, the 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, apple pie spice and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the 1 cup finely chopped apple. Make a well in center of flour mixture.
2. In a small bowl, combine the 2 eggs and 3/4 cup whipping cream. Using a fork, stir egg mixture into flour mixture; stir until just moistened. Dough will be thick. Using a 1/4-cup ice cream scoop or measuring cup, scoop dough into mounds and place on prepared baking sheet. Don't flatten.
3. In a small bowl, combine the egg yolk and 1 tbsp whipping cream. Brush some of the mixture over the top of the dough mounds. Place an apple slice on top of each dough mound, pressing down until about 1" thick. Brush with remaining egg yolk/whipping cream mixture; sprinkle with additional sugar.
4. Bake in a 375F oven for 15-17 mins or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove scones from baking sheet. Cool slightly.
5. To make Spiced Maple Butter, in a small mixing bowl beat butter, maple syrup and apple pie spice with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Cover and chill for up to 1 week. Serve at room temperature. Makes 3/4 cup.