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Apple Scones

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Cream scones with grated apple, cinnamon and nutmeg, cut into wedges and finished with coarse sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup grated apple (about 1 medium apple)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, plus a little for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp coarse sugar (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  3. Add the cold butter and cut it in with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the grated apple until evenly distributed.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the cream, egg and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined.
  6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently into a ball. Pat into a 1-inch-thick circle and cut into 8 wedges.
  7. Set the wedges on the baking sheet with space between them. Brush the tops with a little cream and sprinkle with the coarse sugar.
  8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool slightly before serving, warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra texture, add 1/4 cup of chopped nuts or dried fruit to the dough.

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