Name: Double Apple Scones with Caramel Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 12 scones
Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1/3 cup brown sugar (coconut sugar, or sucanat); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 cup cold butter (cut into pieces); 3/4 cup peeled and grated apple (about 1 sm. to med. apple); 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; milk for brushing the tops; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional topping); 1/4 cup butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon milk or cream

Print Recipe

0 from 0 votes

Double Apple Scones with Caramel Glaze

Lightly sweetened, whole grain apple scones recipe made with fresh grated apple and applesauce, drizzled with an easy caramel glaze.

Prep Time15 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Course: Bread

Cuisine: American

Yield: scones

Author: Jami Boys

Ingredients

Scones:

3 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1/3 cup brown sugar coconut sugar, or sucanat
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter cut into pieces
3/4 cup peeled and grated apple about 1 sm. to med. apple
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
milk for brushing the tops
2 tablespoons granulated sugar + 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon optional topping

Easy Caramel Glaze:

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon milk or cream

Instructions

For the scones:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the first five scone ingredients and then mix in the butter pieces just until the mixture is crumbly - you will see some larger butter pieces, which is okay. Stir in the grated apple.
In another bowl combine eggs, vanilla, and applesauce. Add to the dry ingredients and mix just until all the flour is incorporated.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment or silicone liner (or ungreased pan), sprinkle some flour over the center and scrape the dough on top. Pat into a rough circle and divide in half (if it's sticky, sprinkle with a bit of flour). Gently shape each circle into a 5"- 6" round, flouring hands as needed. Use a knife to cut each round into six pieces, flouring knife before each cut.
Brush the cut rounds with milk (and sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar if you're not making the caramel glaze). Place the baking sheet into the freezer, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees while scones are in the freezer.
Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until golden brown (make sure they are baked in the middle - if unsure, pull a section apart to see the center).
Transfer scones to a rack over a piece of wax paper or another cookie sheet (to catch any caramel drips) and let cool a bit.
For the caramel glaze:
While the scones are baking, combine butter, brown sugar, and milk or cream in a medium saucepan and bring to a low boil.
Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, and remove from heat. Set aside to until scones are baked and have cooled 5 to 10 minutes.
Use a spoon to drizzle the glaze over the scones and the back of the spoon to spread evenly, as desired.

Notes

Any leftover caramel glaze can be refrigerated for a couple of weeks and reheated to soften as needed for, oh, any number of things...caramel lattes, maybe? In fact, you may want to double the recipe just to have some left!

Nutrition

Did you make this recipe?Mention @anoregoncottage or tag #anoregoncottage!

This recipe was originally published in 2012 and has been updated with better photos, clearer formatting and printable recipe.

Other Quick Breads You May Like:

Rich Cornbread with Honey Butter

Gluten-Free Lemon-Flaxseed Muffins Sweetened with Honey

Healthy No Fail Zucchini Bread

Subscribe & Get Lower Sugar Recipes

Grab these 12 lower sugar, honey, or maple syrup sweetened recipes that are healthy and delicious. You'll also receive access to the Subscriber Library & the popular Weekly Newsletter full of useful information and behind-the-scenes happenings, plus occasional offers. Never any spam - read our Privacy Policy here.

Pages: 1 2

Double Apple Scones with Caramel Glaze Recipe