Cinnamon Apple Scones

Name: Cinnamon Apple Scones
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup almond milk; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 tsp vanilla; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1/3 cup cane sugar; 2 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; 3/4 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/2 cup hardened coconut oil; 1 cup diced apple; 1 cup powdered sugar for the glaze; 2 tbsp almond milk for the glaze; 1/4 tsp vanilla for the glaze; chopped pecans for the glaze

Soft apple-cinnamon scones with real diced apple, applesauce, and a powdered sugar glaze — far more tender than your average scone.

DifficultyMediumTotal time60 minServes12

Overview

Prep40 min

Cook20 min

Total60 min

Servings12

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Food processor
Baking sheet
Mixing bowls

Method

Whisk the wet

Whisk eggs, almond milk, applesauce, and vanilla.

Pulse the dry

Pulse flours, sugar, baking powder, spices, and salt in a food processor.

Cut in the coconut oil

Pulse in hardened coconut oil.

Add the apple

Stir in apple, then fold in the wet ingredients.

Chill the dough

Form into two disks and freeze for 20 minutes.

Cut the wedges

Cut each disk into six wedges.

Bake

Bake at 400°F for 15–17 minutes.

Glaze

Cool, glaze, and add pecans.

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Tips

NoteKeep the coconut oil cold and don't overwork the dough. That's what keeps the scones tender instead of turning them into little apple bricks.

NotePat the diced apple dry before folding it in — less moisture means a better crumb.

NoteGlaze only when fully cooled, or it will slide right off.

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Nutrition

NoteNutrition varies by ingredient brands and serving size.

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Storage

Room temperature / RefrigeratorKeep in an airtight container up to 2 days; a quick warm-up in the oven brings back the texture.

Frequently asked

Can I use butter instead of coconut oil?+

Yes — cold cubed butter works the same way; keep it just as cold.

Can I skip the glaze?+

Of course — they're lovely plain, or dusted with cinnamon sugar.

Can I make the dough ahead?+

Freeze the disks up to a month; cut and bake from frozen, adding a couple of minutes.

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Whisk the wet

Pulse the dry

Cut in the coconut oil

Add the apple

Chill the dough

Cut the wedges

Bake

Glaze

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