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Apple Cinnamon Scones ~ light and fluffy with a crispy sweet crust, large chunks of apple and delicious cinnamon chips!
While Autumn weather is knocking at the front door, we’re squeezing in one last bit of summer by spending a week at the beach with our children and other family members. It’s raining today, but I don’t mind. I’m on vacation and beach vacations are good for the soul. We’ve taken naps, ate too much, kayaked in Currituck Sound and walked on the beach. We have a pool and hot tub and lots of energetic young adults 🙂 Fun memories!
Before we left I took a few minutes to enjoy a ‘baking day.’ Beach vacations and baking day – both favorite activities of mine!
These apple cinnamon scones are simple to make and packed with warm, fuzzy, fall flavors. Mix together the dry ingredients then add the cinnamon chips.
Stir in fresh chopped apples with or without the skin.
Make a well in the center and add applesauce, vanilla and eggs. Fold together just until all is moistened and the dough holds together.
Form the dough into two rounds and sprinkle with a topping of cinnamon and turbinado sugar. Slice each disc into 6 pieces and pull the wedges apart slightly before baking on a parchment lined baking sheet.
The scones are light and fluffy with a crispy sweet crust and large chunks of apple.
Served slightly warm, these were a big hit and an instant favorite fall treat.
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Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, diced
- 3/4 cup chopped fresh apple with peel
- 3/4 cup cinnamon chips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder and cinnamon. Blend in the butter by hand until unevenly crumbly with some larger chucks of butter remaining. Stir in the diced apple and cinnamon chips.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together the apple sauce, eggs, and vanilla.
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and add the applesauce and eggs.
- Fold together using a rubber spatula just until it holds together. Do not over mix.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Divide the dough in half and press each into a disc about 5 - 5 1/2 inches in diameter and about 3/4 inch thick and place on the parchment lined baking sheet.
- Stir together the turbinado sugar and cinnamon. Brush each round with a little milk then sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Run a sharp knife under cold water then slice each circle into 6 wedges. Pull the wedges away from the center to separate them just about 1/2 inch apart. Place the scones in the freezer for 30 minutes and preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Bake the scones for 20 - 22 minutes or until golden brown. Pull a scone apart from the others to make sure the dough does not look wet or unbaked. Cool on the pan for about 10 minutes then serve warm. Store cooled scones tightly wrapped at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
Love baking with apples? Try our Classic Double Crust Apple Pie for incredible flavor and texture. For an amazing bowl of comfort, you might like our Apple Bread Pudding with Apple Brandy Sauce – so incredibly delicious! And, you don’t have to wait for St. Patrick’s Day to try this Irish Apple Crumble Cake also served with our favorite Apple Brandy Sauce. Here are a few more wonderful recipes from some very talented bloggers:
- Toffee Apple Dip ~ from Oh Sweet Basil
- Frosted Cinnamon Apple Bars ~ from Inside BruCrew Life
- Apple Crisp Granola ~ from Rachel Cooks
- Easiest Ever MOIST Apple Cake ~ from RecipeTin Eats
While I’m still craving mango and pineapple and have 50 summer recipes I didn’t get made this summer, I’m always thrilled to break out the apple desserts and pumpkin anything. Let comfort food season begin!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Tricia
Kitchen Belleicious says
gosh. i cant’ remember the last time I saw cinnamon chips at the store. I know they are there but I haven’t been looking for them and now with fall around the corner you have my creative juices flowing on what I can make- other than this amazing scone recipe of course! It looks amazing
Tricia Buice says
Thanks so much! I have found the cinnamon chips at Wal-Mart but found these at my local grocery store. Maybe they carry them more often in the fall. Have a great week!
Kari@Loaves n Dishes says
Vacations are good for the soul! Those folks that I know that don’t use all of their vacation time are all wound up. Hope you’re savoring the time with family. I’ll be savoring these lovelies with my morning coffee!
Tricia Buice says
I don’t understand people that don’t take vacations! I loved my time visiting with family – we have a great time together. Hope you get the chance to make these – and hope you enjoy them too!
Jeannette says
These will be perfect with a cup of hot tea! I am making them with King Arthur’s gluten free multi purpose flour. Thanks!
Tricia Buice says
I am excited to hear how they turn out – hope you love them too! Thanks for stopping by!
Monica says
The topping/crust on these scones look incredible. I love a touch of crunchy turbinado sugar on top of them. It truly must be a seasonal thing. I’m normally not a huge cinnamon fan but I find myself craving those warm spices and flavors right now.
Tricia Buice says
You are so right Monica – the topping is amazing – crunchy but not hard – so tasty!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
OMG I love these. I have about 3/4 cup of cinnamon chips (sent from the US) and these are going to be SO mine. 🙂
Tricia Buice says
I hope you enjoy them Maureen. I think you can also get these chips on Amazon. Mine were made by the Hershey Company. I bet you are getting into your spring weather – down there! Thanks for stopping by.
sue/the view from great island says
Ooooh these sound good! I’ve never used cinnamon chips before, I need to experiment. I’ve got some pumpkin scones coming up this week, and I’m so happy to get back into scone season. These look like something I’d find at a fabulous little bakery!
Tricia Buice says
Can’t wait to see your pumpkin scones. The cinnamon chips may even be good in those – oh yum!
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says
Oh Tricia, how fun to have a vacation on the beach after everyone else has left. That sounds perfect to me and so do your fabulous looking scones. I’m sure they got gobbled up by the family. I know they wouldn’t last long around here – and I would be the number 1 culprit 🙂
Tricia Buice says
Gobbled up is the word! Everybody loved them. Thanks Chris!
Susan says
I can’t wait to try these. They look absolutely delicious, Tricia!
Pam says
I would definitely save room for one of your apple scones! They’d be perfect for breakfast with those cinnamon chips! Thanks for the recipe.
2 Sisters Recipes...by Anna and Liz says
These scones look amazing and would love to try this recipe this week! Thank you for sharing!
And, we are with you about recipes that didn’t get made either. Life pulls us in so many different directions there’ s never enough time to do it all! Have a great weekend Tricia!
ela@GrayApron says
They look so tasty!
cheri says
Hi Tricia, love these scones, perfect for this time of year. So great to have time with the family, have fun!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
mmm..love those cinnamon chips! These apple scones must be amazing!
Becky Green says
OH MY!!! I agree with you Tricia! I LOVE the fall foods, apple dessert & pumpkin anything too! I’m ready for them ANYTIME!!! 😛 Your scones look WONDERFUL! One of my favorite things to make! I also enjoy making them in wedges just like you do! I’m told the English never make them in wedges, but like them round! 🙂
Abbe @ This is How I Cook says
Still can’t find cinnamon chips. Been looking for over a year! These scones look great, Tricia!
Becky Green says
Abbe! Try King Arthur for the Cinnamon Chips! 😀