Description
Delicious scones infused with fresh apples and rich salted caramel, perfect for cozy autumn mornings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 large apple, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Fold in the diced apple gently.
- Mix together the heavy cream, caramel sauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently; shape it into a circle about 1-inch thick and cut it into wedges.
- Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle with additional caramel sauce just before serving.
Notes
For a spicier flavor, add cinnamon. You can also customize with nuts or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg