Apple Scone
American

Buttery, flaky scones packed with caramelized apple chunks. Best served warm.

Last updated: January 30, 2026
PREP
20
COOK
20
TOTAL
40m
3
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Preparation

Peel and dice the apple. In a pan, melt unsalted butter and cook the diced apples over low heat until soft. Add cinnamon. Let cool completely.

10 g Unsalted Butter1 head Apple1 pinch Cinnamon Powder
Instructions
Dough
1

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.

200 g Cake Flour5 g Baking Powder30 g Fine Sugar
2

Add the cold unsalted butter and rub into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.

60 g Unsalted Butter
3

Stir in the cooled apples, then pour in the heavy cream. Mix until just combined into a dough.

80 ml Heavy Cream
Shaping
4

Pat dough to 2-3cm thickness. Cut in half, stack on top of each other, and flatten again.

5

Cut into triangles or use a round cutter. Place on a baking sheet and brush tops with egg wash.

1 piece Egg Yolk
baking
6

Bake at 170°C for 18-20 minutes until tops are golden brown.

Chef's
  • Cold Butter: The key to flaky layers is keeping the butter cold at all times.
  • Don't Overmix: Stop mixing as soon as the dough comes together to avoid tough scones.
  • Resting: Refrigerate the shaped dough before baking for taller and more flavorful scones.
  • Wait 5 Minutes: Let them sit for 5 minutes after baking for a moister interior.
  • Reheating: Reheat at 180°C for 5 minutes for a fresh-out-of-the-oven flavor.