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Looking for a special treat for you weekend breakfast? These apple cinnamon scones are perfect.
I’m trying to beat the power outage as I write this on a Sunday morning ’cause I don’t trust that we’ll have power tonight or even tomorrow from this hurricane to do so. You all voiced to me via my Facebook page that you’d still love a recipe so I’m giving you one :)
The winds from Sandy are definitely picking up around here and I’m sure the rain is going to come soon. I don’t think I’ve ever been in a hurricane before. All the ones that have ever “hit” Virginia while I’ve been alive have all been tropical depressions. I think this is the first actual hurricane I’ll be in. This past June, we had that crazy derecho storm that caused us to lose power for 16 hours (others around me, way more), but this time around, it’s like a full two days of crazy sustained hurricane force winds and rain. I’m definitely not going into work. Honestly, I hope they just close work, cause even if they give us telecommute options, I probably won’t even have power to dial in.
Completely un-weather related, on Saturday, Jason and I went to see the movie, Argo, the movie based off of the Iranian Hostage Crisis in the late 1970’s. It was SO good (the movie, that is). The way they were to build suspense in it and show live footage of it all back then, was excellent. My heart was pretty much beating out of my chest near the very end. Holy crap. If you guys are looking for an awesome movie to see, go see that!
Also have you ever had Caribou Coffee’s hot chocolate? They’re to die for! I always get their dark chocolate hot chocolate. It’s like the most amazing hot chocolate. It’s so rich and I haven’t had a hot chocolate that compares to it.
Let’s talk about these scones. Not only is this the first hurricane I’ve been in, this is the first time I’ve ever made scones! I don’t know why I’ve waited so long to do so because these turned out so delicious and they’re SO EASY, too! I love the fall flavors in these scones. I also made these scones for KitchenAid’s Cook for the Cure campaign. It’s almost the end of October, but it’s never too late to get a mammogram or to check yourself! I know too many women who have had breast cancer and some who have lost their lives to it. Don’t be another statistic! Be smart and get yourself checked out!!
Apple Cinnamon Scones
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (67 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ cup (57 g) chilled unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup (79 g) cinnamon chips
- 1 cup (125 g) peeled and cubed granny smith apples
- ⅔ cup (158 ml) buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (204 °C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour, 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
- Dice the butter into 1/2″ cubes and put it in the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal.1/4 cup (57 g) chilled unsalted butter
- Gently fold in the cinnamon chips and apples. Then in a measuring cup, whisk together buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract.1/3 cup (79 g) cinnamon chips, 1 cup (125 g) peeled and cubed granny smith apples, 2/3 cup (158 ml) buttermilk, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Make a well in the center of your flour and apple mixture then pour in the buttermilk mixture.
- Using a wooden spoon, start mixing the mixture together until just combined.
- Pour out the mixture onto a floured surface and press out into an 8″ circle.
- Take a sharp knife and cut the dough into wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until slightly golden brown.
- Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Stay safe!! I heard the pier in Ocean City MD is already gone and that’s so close to you! Hoping you endless power, internet, heat, and water during this time.
I’m terrified right now Julie and I hope you guys are staying safe! We still have power but they are saying this is the worst hurrican EVER to hit the atlantic basin. :(
Thinking of you! and WANTING THESE SCONES! I love apples and cinnamon together! I have a few apple/cinnamon recipes this week (pending I have power!)
Yum! I could totally go for a scone in all this hurricane madness. I think I’m going to bake cookies this afternoon to distract my roommate and I from the fact that we’re legitimately trapped on an island with no transportation routes at the moment (they’ve literally shut down every public transport route). Stay safe, chica!
Girl, stay safe!! I’ll be thinking about you and praying for you…what a nightmare.
These scones look completely yummy. I love apple cinnamon!!
I’m sure you guys won’t go hungry but I hope you stay safe too! I made scones for the first time a few weeks ago and couldn’t believe I’d been missing out for so long. Love these!
OMG stay safe! And eat lots of these scones.
Swoon – apple cinnamon anything and I’m sold. Thinking of you guys, stay safe from Sandy!
Julie, so many thoughts after reading this!
#1. Stay safe
#2. If I were in a hurricane, I would want one of these yummy fall-fest scones with me
#3. Argo is very next on our movie list to go see. Excited to hear another positive review!
#4. Caribou dark hot chocolate ooooohhh my guuuudness. It’s molten chocolate goodness in a cup!
Thanks for sharing the recipe and have a lovely day!
PS. I am totally obsessed with scones. Make them every few weeks! I’m excited to try these apple cinnamon ones
Stay safe! Glad you got this recipe up for us, though! ;)
SO weird, I made apple cinnamon scones yesterday too!!!!! We are totally on the same page. I love your additional of cinnamon chips, wish I had thought of that one. Next time :)
Hope you’re staying safe during the storm!