Description
These Apple Cinnamon Raisin Scones are a delightful breakfast or snack option combining tender, flaky scones with the sweet flavors of diced apples, plump raisins, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfectly buttery and lightly sweetened, they offer a comforting, homemade treat that’s easy to make and sure to please a crowd.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
Fruits
- 1 cup diced apples (about 1 medium apple)
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to combine the spices and leaveners evenly.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate it until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk or buttermilk until smooth and blended.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, gently mixing until just combined; be careful not to overmix to keep the scones tender.
- Fold in Apples and Raisins: Gently fold the diced apples and raisins into the dough, distributing them evenly without breaking up the pieces.
- Shape and Cut the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface, pat it into a disk about 1 inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges or rounds using a knife or a biscuit cutter.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the scones spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes until they turn golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving warm or at room temperature to enjoy their full flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use cold butter to achieve flaky scones.
- Mix the dough gently to avoid tough scones.
- Feel free to substitute raisins with dried cranberries or chopped nuts for variation.
- Apples can be peeled or unpeeled based on preference.
- Serve with butter, honey, or jam for extra indulgence.
