Apple Scones with Spiced Glaze

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These Apple Scones are perfect for lazy fall weekends! Buttermilk gives them a moist, tender crumb while baked apples and cozy spices make them absolutely delicious.

Overhead view of dry ingredients for apple scones in glass bowl with pastry cutter
Cut the butter into the dry ingredients.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients: Whisk together the buttermilk, applesauce, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg.
  • Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk them in a large bowl, then stir in the apples.
  • Add the Butter: Use a pastry blender or two butterknives to cut the chilled butter into the flour, until it resembles a coarse meal.
Overhead view of apple scone dough in glass bowl with wooden spoon
Combine wet and dry.
Overhead view of baked apple scones on baking sheet
Form the scones and bake.
  • Finish the Dough: Fold in the apples, then stir in the wet ingredients.
  • Knead: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead four times with floured hands.
  • Form the Scones: Pat into a 9-inch circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut into 12 wedges.
  • Bake: Place the pan in a 375ºF oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden. Set on a wire rack to cool.
Overhead view of spiced glaze in bowl with whisk
Make the glaze.
Overhead view of apple scones drizzled with spiced glaze
Glaze the scones.
  • Make the Glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and spices with 2 tablespoons of milk. Add more milk 1 teaspoon at a time if needed to reach the right consistency.
  • Glaze the Scones: Set the scones on parchment or wax paper and drizzle the glaze on top, or dip the tops of the scones in the glaze. Let the glaze set, then serve.

Variations

  • Use Less Sugar: If you want to cut back on your sugar, you can make half the glaze.
  • Skip the Glaze: Instead of glazing the scones, sprinkle Demerara sugar over the tops before baking.
  • Try Other Spices: Replace the cinnamon and nutmeg with apple pie spice, pumpkin pie spice, or chai spices. Cardamom also pairs well with apples.
  • Make Gluten-Free Apple Scones: Replace both the white whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
Glazed apple scones set on parchment paper

Proper Storage

  • Room temperature: Store apple scones in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 days.
  • Freezer: Freeze apple scones in a zip-top bag or airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving. (You can warm them in the microwave if you’d like, but note that the glaze will melt.)

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Hand grabbing glazed apple scone from platter
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