Description
Enjoy warm, fluffy Apple Scones with Cinnamon Glaze that combine tender fresh apples and a luscious natural cinnamon glaze. This simple and quick plant-based recipe creates a cozy treat perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack, filled with comforting spices and a perfectly fluffy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Scone Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (natural)
- 1/4 cup Plant-Based Butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Fresh Apples, chopped into small pieces
- 3/4 cup Plant-Based Milk
Cinnamon Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Plant-Based Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (natural)
- 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Natural Gelling Agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon (natural) to distribute the leavening and spices evenly, ensuring consistent texture and flavor in your scones.
- Cut in the Plant-Based Butter: Using cold plant-based butter, cut it into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs, creating the flaky layers typical of scones.
- Add the Apples and Sugar: Gently fold in the chopped fresh apples and granulated sugar, making sure the fruit pieces are coated in the flour mixture to prevent sinking during baking.
- Mix in the Plant-Based Milk: Pour in the plant-based milk and stir just until the dough comes together, avoiding overmixing to keep the scones tender and fluffy.
- Form and Cut the Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly. Shape into a round disk and cut into wedges, placing them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet evenly.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake the scones in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and scones are cooked through.
- Prepare and Drizzle the Cinnamon Glaze: While the scones cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, plant-based milk, ground cinnamon (natural), apple cider vinegar, and natural gelling agent to create a smooth glaze. Drizzle generously over warm scones for a glossy finish.
Notes
- Use cold plant-based butter to achieve flaky layers and tender crumb.
- Do not overmix the dough; stir just until combined to avoid toughness.
- Fresh, crisp apples provide the best texture and juicy bites.
- If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate the dough for 15 minutes to make shaping easier.
- Drizzle the cinnamon glaze on scones that have cooled for about 5 minutes for the best glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Apple scones, cinnamon glaze, plant-based scones, gluten-free scones, breakfast scones, easy scones, cozy snack