Description
These Apple Scones with Cinnamon Glaze are tender and flaky treats bursting with juicy apple pieces and infused with warm cinnamon. Topped with a sweet, glossy glaze, they are perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or any comforting snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plant-based butter (cold)
- 3/4 cup plant-based milk
Apple Preparation
- 2 medium fresh apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon plant-based butter
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
Optional Ingredients
- 1/4 cup smoked turkey bacon, crumbled (optional)
- 1 tablespoon smoked turkey slices, diced (optional)
Cinnamon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (natural)
- 2–3 tablespoons plant-based milk
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Peel and dice the apples into small pieces. In a skillet, sauté them with plant-based butter and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) over medium heat until just tender but not mushy. Set aside to cool.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, brown sugar (natural), and ground cinnamon (natural) to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
- Cut in the Plant-Based Butter: Using a pastry cutter or fingers, rub the chilled plant-based butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, creating a light and flaky texture.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Apples: Gradually pour in the plant-based milk, then fold in the sautéed apples (and smoked turkey bacon or slices if using). Mix gently just until combined, careful not to overmix to maintain tenderness.
- Shape and Bake: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and pat into a roughly 8-inch circle, about one inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges and place them on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15-18 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Make the Cinnamon Glaze: While baking, whisk together powdered sugar (natural), ground cinnamon (natural), plant-based milk, and natural gelling agent until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over warm scones right after baking.
Notes
- Keep plant-based butter chilled to ensure flaky layers.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid dense scones.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance.
- Space scones apart on the baking sheet for even baking.
- Apply glaze while scones are still warm for a perfect finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple scones, cinnamon glaze, plant-based, vegan scones, breakfast scones, spiced scones, apple treats