Mary Berry Apple And Cinnamon Scones

This delicious Mary Berry Apple and Cinnamon Scones recipe is perfect for a cozy breakfast or teatime treat. These simple scones are soft and buttery, with sweet apple chunks and a warm cinnamon flavor. Quick and easy to make, they use everyday ingredients and bake to golden perfection, filling your kitchen with comforting aromas.

Ingredients Needed

Scones:

• 330g (2 3/4 cups) all-purpose flour
• 67g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 3/4 tsp table salt
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp apple pie spice or cinnamon
• 113g (8 tbsp) cold unsalted butter
• 78g (3/4 cup) fresh apple, chopped into 1/2″ (1.3 cm) pieces (with skin if preferred)
• 113g (3/4 cup) cinnamon chips or 71g (1/2 cup) cinnamon sweet bits (or substitute 113g (3/4 cup) caramel or butterscotch chips if desired)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 128g (1/2 cup) unsweetened applesauce

Topping:

• 3 tbsp coarse sparkling sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Water or milk, for brushing

How To Make Apple And Cinnamon Scones

1. Prepare Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and spice. Work in the butter until the mixture is unevenly crumbly, leaving some larger butter chunks.
2. Add Apple and Chips: Stir in the chopped apple and cinnamon chips.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, vanilla, and applesauce. Add this mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until the dough is moistened and holds together.
4. Shape Scones: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle a bit of flour on the parchment. Divide the dough in half and pat each half into a 5–5 1/2 inch (12.7–14 cm) circle about 3/4 inch (2 cm) thick.
5. Prepare Topping: In a small bowl, combine the coarse sugar and cinnamon. Brush each dough circle with water or milk, then sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mix.
6. Slice and Arrange: Use a knife or bench scraper to run under cold water to slice each circle into 6 wedges. Gently separate the wedges to create a 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) gap between them.
7. Chill Scones: For best texture, place the scones in the freezer for 30 minutes, uncovered. This step helps make the scones more tender and allows them to rise better.
8. Preheat Oven: While the scones are chilling, preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
9. Bake: Bake the scones for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown. The edges should look fully baked when you pull a scone away from the others.
10. Serve: Let the scones cool slightly on the baking sheet. Serve warm with butter, jam, or apple butter.

Recipe Tips

• Keep Butter Cold: Use cold butter straight from the fridge. Cold butter creates a flaky texture, so avoid overworking it into the dough.
• Chill Before Baking: Freezing the scones for 30 minutes before baking helps them rise higher and keeps them tender.
• Don’t Overmix the Dough: Mix the ingredients until just combined. Overmixing makes the scones dense instead of light and fluffy.
• Check for Golden Edges: Bake until the edges are golden brown. This ensures they’re fully baked and not doughy inside.

How To Store And Reheat Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the leftover scones cool to room temperature. Place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Freeze: Let the scones cool completely, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Freeze for up to 2 months. To serve, thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
• Reheat: Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F). Place scones on a baking tray and warm for 5–10 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 scone (of 12)

• Calories: 261
• Total Fat: 10.8g
• Saturated Fat: 7g
• Cholesterol: 51mg
• Sodium: 270mg
• Potassium: 133mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 36.8g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
• Sugars: 13.6g
• Protein: 4.2g ​

Try More Mary Berry Recipes:

• Mary Berry Pork And Apple Casserole
• Mary Berry Apple Crumble Cake
• Mary Berry Honey Cake
• Mary Berry Baileys Cake