Apple Cinnamon Scones with Salted Caramel Drizzle
The salted caramel drizzle takes these apple cinnamon scones over the top.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the apples:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 medium Sage Fruit Company Breeze apples peeled and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the scone dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 stick cold unsalted butter cut into chunks
- 1 cup creamy Greek yogurt
For the salted caramel drizzle:
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ to ¾ cup sifted Dixie Crystal 10x powdered sugar
- Coarse or flaked sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with a split mat or parchment paper.
- Prepare the apples: Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the apples, stir and cook 4 to 5 minutes or until apples are softened. Stir in the cinnamon and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the scone dough: In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and baking sugar. Add the butter and mix again until coarse crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in yogurt and apples until late dough comes together. You may need to use your hands. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and hand form a circle that is 1" thick. Using a sharp knife cut 8 wedges of equal size and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake scones 15 to 17 minutes or until they are cooked through. Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet and remove to a wire rack to cool.
- Glaze the scones: In a small saucepan heat the butter until melted. Stir in the brown sugar and milk. Cook over medium-low heat for 1 minute. Transfer to mixing bowl and cool mixture slightly. Stir in the vanilla and 1/2 cup powdered sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended. If necessary add up to 1/4 cup more powdered sugar for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm scones. Sprinkle with coarse or flaked sea salt.
- Serve.
