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Fresh Apple Cinnamon Scones with Maple Glaze

These Fresh Apple Cinnamon Scones with Maple Glaze are buttery, tender, and filled with warm cinnamon spice and sweet apple in every bite. Finished with a drizzle of maple glaze, they’re the perfect balance of cozy flavor and rustic charm—like a taste of autumn wrapped up in a flaky, golden scone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Servings 8

Ingredients  

Fresh Apple Cinnamon Scones

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp. baking powder
  • 1 tbsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger ground
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 8 tbsp. unsalted butter  chilled
  • 1/2 c. milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c. fresh apples chopped

Maple Glaze

  • 4 tbsp. salted butter
  • 1/3 c. maple syrup
  • 1 c. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Prep. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Dry Ingredients. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Pulse briefly to mix.
  • Butter. Add chilled, cubed butter to the food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl. (No food processor? No problem—use a pastry blender or even a box grater to work in the butter by hand.)
  • Wet Ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg and vanilla extract.
  • Combine. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a fork, then use your hands to bring the dough together. It should be soft and slightly sticky.
  • Apples. Fold in the fresh apple pieces, being careful not to overmix.
  • Shape. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a circle, about 1 inch thick. Slice into 8 wedges with a sharp knife and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each one.
  • Bake. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the scones are golden around the edges. Allow them to cool slightly on the baking sheet.
  • Make the Glaze. While the scones are baking, whisk together melted butter, maple syrup, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer the glaze to a piping bag for easy drizzling, or simply spoon it over the scones if you prefer.
  • Glaze. While the scones are still warm, drizzle with maple glaze. Serve immediately and enjoy the cozy flavors of fall!
Keyword Apple, Cinnamon, Maple, Scone
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