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Apple Scones with Spiced Maple Butter
Bake: 15 mins to 17 mins at 375°F
Cool: 5 mins
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon apple pie spice or ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1 cup finely chopped tart apple, such as Braeburn, Jonagold or Jonathan
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 1 egg yolk, beaten
- 1 tablespoon whipping cream
- 16 to 18 thin slices of unpeeled apple, such as Braeburn, Jonagold or Jonathan
- Coarse sugar or granulated sugar
- Spiced Maple Butter or honey
Directions
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 tablespoon 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-inch thick. Brush with remaining egg yolk/whipping cream mixture; sprinkle with additional sugar.
4. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Remove scones from baking sheet. Cool slightly. Serve warm with Spiced Maple Butter. Makes 15 scones.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or mild honey
- 1/4 teaspoon apple pie spice or ground cinnamon
Directions
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.
I have a B&B and I made this for breakfast this morning. They were EXCELLENT!
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