Fall is the perfect season to enjoy warm, comforting treats, and there’s nothing quite like the taste of freshly baked Caramel Apple Scones. Combining the flavor of tart apple with the rich sweetness of caramel, these scones are the perfect match for a fall morning snack. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of tea or coffee, these scones are sure to become one of your favorite scone recipes.

These tender scones begin with a simple scone dough which involves cutting cold butter into the dough to keep the scones flakey. Cinnamon apple chunks are folded into the dough, and then they are cut into wedges and baked until golden. While they are baking you prepare a simple caramel glaze which is drizzled on top. These are one of my favorite fall breakfast treats!

Ingredients needed for Caramel Apple Cinnamon Scones:

• Butter
• Diced apples (granny smith apples or honeycrisps are my faves for this recipe.)
• Cinnamon
• All purpose flour
• Brown sugar
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Salt
• Cold butter
• Greek yogurt
• Vanilla extract
• Milk or cream
• Powdered sugar

Supplies needed:

• Large mixing bowl for the scones
• Cutting board
• Small bowl for the glaze
• Pastry cutter or two knives for breaking down the butter (optional)

How to make Homemade Caramel Apple Scones:

1. Preheat oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. In a small saucepan combine the diced apple, butter and cinnamon in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, until softened a bit. Cool fully while you prepare the scone dough.
3. In a large bowl combine the dry ingredients: flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.. 
4. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your hands, a pastry cutter, or two knives to break the butter down into smaller pieces. Add the cooled apples and toss to combine.
5. Add the greek yogurt and use a spatula to fold in until a cohesive dough has formed. 
6. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Form the dough into a 9 inch circle, about a 2 inch thickness. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut into wedges and place about 1-2 inches apart on your prepared baking sheet. 
7. Bake until scones for 15-18 minutes or until they are golden brown. While they are baking- make your caramel glaze!
8. In small saucepan, make a simple caramel sauce with butter and brown sugar. Add milk or heavy cream
9. Cool in a bowl by mixing with an electric mixer and then add in vanilla and powdered sugar until you have the right consistency. 
10. Drizzle icing over the top of the scones when still warm.

Tips:

• Use frozen butter for the flakiest scones. Another tip is to grate the butter using a box grater and freeze it before adding it to the flour mixture.
• Handle the dough as little as possible to ensure tender scones. Overworking the dough can make the scones tough.
• If you don’t have a pastry blender, use two knives or your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

These Caramel Apple Scones are the perfect fall breakfast, combining the flavors of apple pie and caramel in a delicious scone. (They are also one of the easiest ways to impress your family and friends with homemade sweet treats). Enjoy them with a good book and a cup of tea or coffee for the perfect cozy fall vibe. Happy Baking!

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Caramel Apple Scones

Yield: 8 large scones

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups peeled and diced apples
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Scones:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted cold butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup greek yogurt*
• 1 tsp cinnamon

For the Caramel Glaze:

• 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3 Tablespoons milk or cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of sea salt
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silpat mat or parchment paper.

Prepare the apples:

1. Combine the apples, butter and cinnamon in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the apples are soft. Transfer to a bowl and pop in the freezer while you make the scone dough.

For the Scones:

1. In a large bowl combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Add the butter and use your hands to spread and mix until pea-sized crumbs form. (You can also use two knives, a pastry cutter, or a food processor.)
2. Fold in the yogurt and apples until the dough comes together (don't overmix, and use your hands if needed to smush it all together- it's a dry dough).
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and and form a 9 inch circle, about 2 inches thick. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into equal wedges.
4. Place the un-baked scones on your prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1/2-inch between scones.
5. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and no longer doughy in the middle. Let them cool for a few minutes- and then transfer to a cooling rack.

To make the icing:

1. In small saucepan, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and milk. Cook over medium-low heat for 1 minute.
2. Transfer to a mixing bowl and mix in medium speed to cool the mixture slightly. Stir in the vanilla and 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar.
3. Beat with a whisk or an electric mixer until well blended. If necessary, add more milk or powdered sugar to get the right consistency.
4. Drizzle icing over warm scones.

Notes

*buttermilk, regular yogurt, or sour cream would work too Recipe originally adapted from: Recipe Girl

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g

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