Every Fall I find myself making recipes that use apples. So I decided to try these scones. We were so happy with how they turned out. I hope you’ll give them a try.
They are especially good with a hot cup of coffee or some fresh cider 🍎.
Apple Pecan Scones
2 1/3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 tsp. Baking powder
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter cut into small pieces and chilled
1/2 chopped pecans
1 apple peeled and cut into small pieces
3/4-1 cup milk
Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. Milk
Couple shakes ground cinnamon (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. Mix first 5 ingredients well
3. Add butter and cut into dry ingredients with a pastry blender
4. Add apples and pecans to dry ingredients and butter and stir well
5. Add enough milk to blend all together
6. Place on floured surface and knead a few times
7. Press with hands to form a round disk
8. Cut into 8 wedges and sprinkle with cinnamon & sugar mixture
9. Place on parchment lined baking pan or baking stone
10. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or until golden brown
11. Remove scones to a cooling rack
12. Make glaze & drizzle across each one
Delicious by Debbie 