Name: Apple Scones with Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; pinch of ground nutmeg; pinch of ground allspice; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen; 1/2 cup whole milk Greek yogurt or sour cream; 1 heaping cup peeled and chopped apple, I used honey crisp; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; melted; 1 cup confectioners’ sugar; sifted; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons Apple Cider; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

These Apple Scones taste like a delicious bakery treat, but they're so simple to make at home!

I first shared the recipe here for these Apple Scones four years ago. Since then, we've made them over and over again, as have thousands of you!

It is one of the most popular recipes on Some the Wiser this time of year, and if you've tasted them, it's easy to see why.

Since we ushered in yet another autumnal season in this week, and I picked up the first of many boxes of apples to be enjoyed, I thought it was not only time to make a batch of Apple Scones, but also a fine time to share them here once again.

From my kitchen to yours, here's a delicious way to welcome the season. I'm going to make a fresh batch right now.

P.S. We may not have done much in the way of decorations four years ago, but my kids are four years older now and I'm happy to report that our mantle and table are completely dressed for Halloween this year! We even have a glittery Halloween sign on the front door!

My Autumn Offering

Apple Scones today! And not just any old Apple Scones, but Apple Scones with the most delicious Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze. These are about to be your new favorite recipe, no joke.

These particular Apple Scones were my Autumn offering to my children. After visiting friends' homes and looking through one too many magazines, my kids wanted to know why we don't decorate for the seasons. No elaborate fall mantels, Halloween table centerpieces, or homemade wreaths for the front door. Sad;y, there are no decorations at all.

I don't want them to feel like they're missing out on anything in their childhood because I'm a single parent, so I try to never offer that as an excuse to them, even when it really is the best reason I've got. Because I'm the sole adult in charge of every aspect of making this house run and meeting all of the kids' needs, there are inevitably limits to my time and resources.

I think that for the most part I do a pretty good job of making my kids feel like they have everything they need and at least some of the things they want. The lack of holiday and seasonal decor, however, is one of the more noticeable gaps. If I have to let something slide, I am okay with it being a seasonally decorated fire place mantel, you know?

But since the kids have been pestering for Autumn and Halloween decorations, I relented just a bit. I'm not getting out my glue gun yet, but I did serve up a platter of these tender, sweet Apple Scones as a peace offering. I then pointed them to the craft closet and handed them all a pair of scissors and a glue stick.

I don't know if Martha Stewart would be very impressed, but the kids are incredibly excited to be the designated seasonal decorators. The Apple Scones didn't disappoint either.

Apple Scones with Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze

These scones are all buttery, apple goodness. They're tender, with juicy apple chunks in nearly every bite. It's hard to tell from pictures, but these scones aren't dry at all. They'll practically melt in your mouth.

Without the glaze, they taste like a soft, buttery muffin - not too sweet at all, but still full of flavor. And you can certainly stop there, but I will say this: you won't regret the glaze. With the glaze, these apple scones are like a fancy bakery treat. The bright tang of the apple cider, paired with sweet cinnamon and sugar, is the perfect topping.

They're easy to make. I promise! I use this scone pan, which isn't necessary at all, but it does keep them all looking uniform.

Yield: 8 scones

Apple Scones with Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of ground nutmeg
pinch of ground allspice
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, frozen
½ cup whole milk Greek yogurt or sour cream
1 heaping cup peeled and chopped apple, I used honey crisp
1 large egg

For the Glaze

3 tablespoons unsalted butter; melted
1 cup confectioners’ sugar; sifted
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons Apple Cider
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients.
Grate butter into flour mixture on the large holes of a box grater; use your fingers to work in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt and egg until smooth. Add in the chopped apple.
Using a fork, stir yogurt mixture into flour mixture until large dough clumps form. Use your hands to press the dough against the bowl into a ball. The dough will be crumbly at first, but as you press, the dough will come together.
Place on a lightly floured surface and pat into a 7-inch circle about ¾-inch thick. Use a sharp knife to cut into 8 triangles; place on prepared baking sheet, about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and prepare the glaze.
In a medium bowl, prepare the glaze by mixing together all of the glaze ingredients. Whisk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm scones and enjoy - they will literally melt in your mouth.