Description
These Apple Cinnamon Raisin Scones are a delightful breakfast or snack option, featuring tender, flaky pastry packed with sweet raisins and fresh diced apples. Enhanced with warming cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, these scones are perfectly golden and buttery, making them a cozy treat to enjoy with coffee or tea.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup peeled and finely diced apple (about 1 medium apple)
- 2/3 cup heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Cut in Butter: Add the cold cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, ensuring a flaky texture.
- Add Fruits: Stir in the raisins and finely diced peeled apple so they are evenly distributed throughout the crumbly mixture.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
- Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it fully together without overworking.
- Shape and Cut: Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick circle, then cut into 8 even wedges using a knife or dough cutter.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart. Brush the tops lightly with extra heavy cream to help them brown beautifully.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 16-18 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is very cold to create a flaky texture in the scones.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough scones.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a tangy contrast or sweeter apples like Fuji for a milder flavor.
- Optional: drizzle with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk for added sweetness.
- Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
