Apple Scones Recipe | Super EASY Apple Cinnamon Scones (2024)

What do I need to make apple scones?

• Flour – I used whole wheat flour, but you could also use unbleached all-purpose flour, gluten-free flour or oat flour.
• Sugar or Granular Monk Fruit Sweetener – to reduce/eliminate refined sugar, I like to use Whole Earth Granular Monk Fruit Sweetener as a 1:1 sugar substitute. It’s great for baking.
• Baking Powder – this is the primary leavening for this recipe. It is necessary in getting your scones to rise.
• Salt – idea for adding flavor. Don’t leave this out, as it is will amplify the flavor of the scones. Without it, the scones will taste flat and unappealing.
• Spices – I used cinnamon and nutmeg for flavoring the scones, which goes wonderfully with the apples. Cinnamon is also used for the glaze.
• Vanilla extract – idea for adding flavor to the scone batter.
• Butter – traditional in baking scones, I used a salted butter. You could also use unsalted butter. Make sure the butter is very cold when cutting it in to the dry ingredients.
• Milk – I used whole dairy milk, but you could also use any dairy or plant-based milk for this recipe. You’ll need milk for the glaze topping as well.
• Apple – I used a Granny Smith apple for this recipe which is great for baking.
• Powdered sugar (or powdered sugar substitute) – I used Swerve powdered sugar substitute to keep these scones on the healthier side.

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post for the recipe. Thanks!

Ingredient Substitutions and Recommendations:

• Flour – I used whole wheat flour, but you could also use unbleached all-purpose flour, gluten free flour, or even oat flour.
• Spices – for some added flavor, use apple pie spice, which is a spice mixture that includes cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves.
• Nuts – for some additional texture and crunch, consider mixing in nuts like walnuts, pecans or chopped almonds.
• Sugar instead of glaze – for a crunchy top texture, top the scones with turbinado sugar before baking. This would be substitute for the glaze.

Frequently asked questions about making scones:

• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup granular monk fruit sweetener like Whole Earth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter 1 stick, very cold
• 1/2 cup milk dairy or plant-based
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 medium apple peeled, cored and chopped (about 1 cup)

Cinnamon Glaze:

• 1/2 cup Swerve powdered sugar substitute
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon milk

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.

• In a mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients; flour, sweetener, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Whisk together to combine.

• Cut the butter into chunks and add to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or two forks, cut in the butter to the dry ingredients. Keep mixing the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles gravel. The butter should be in small pea-sized bits. Add the milk and vanilla to the mixture. Using a rubber scraper, mix in the milk and vanilla just until the dry ingredients have been absorbed. Fold in the chopped apples to the dough. Dough will be very thick and will easily form a ball.

• Turn the dough ball out on to the lined baking sheet. Using your hands, pat the dough into a circle approximately 10" wide and 1" thick. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the circle into 6 equal triangles.

• Bake the scones at 375 degrees for 25-28 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool about 20 minutes before adding the cinnamon glaze.

• For the cinnamon glaze: in a small bowl add the powdered sugar substitute and cinnamon. Mix together well using a small whisk or fork. Add in the milk and whisk together well until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over the top of the scones. Enjoy right away.