Chai Apple Cinnamon Scones
Here is the latest in Sweet Bean’s kitchen! Try our delicious chai apple cinnamon scones made with fresh apples and has the apple flavor, warm spices, and a delicious cinnamon glaze on top. They are perfect for any fall breakfast, brunch, or dessert occasion! A bonus if you are feeling extra motived try your hand at making our chai spice blend. As always, we would love to see and hear from you about how your own cocktail creation tag us on our social media or post in the comments below.
Chai Apple Cinnamon Scones
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 48 minutes
Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
⅓ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 teaspoon chai spice blend
1 tsp cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
1 cup red apples, grated
⅓ cup heavy cream, cold
1 tbsp granulated sugar for the tops
¼ teaspoon chai spice blend for the top
Cinnamon Glaze
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1-2 tablespoon milk (or non dairy options)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Scone Dough
Prepare a sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, chai spice, cinnamon, and salt.
2 cups all-purpose flour,⅓ cup granulated sugar,1 tablespoon baking powder,2 teaspoon chai spice blend,¾ teaspoon salt,1 teaspoon cinnamon
Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the grated apples and heavy cream.
1 cup red apples, grated,⅓ cup heavy cream, cold
Use a spoon to gently mix the dough together. Once it starts to clump together, use your fingers to rub the dough together until there are no more dry spots of flour.
Set the bowl aside for 5 minutes. If the dough is still very dry after resting, add an extra 1 teaspoon of heavy cream. It should feel soft and moist!
Press the dough into a round 6-inch cake pan as evenly as possible. Then turn the pan upside down and shake it so that the round of dough falls out.
Use a sharp knife to cut the round into 6 equal sized triangles.
Carefully transfer the scones onto the parchment lined baking tray, and then place the tray in the freezer for 15 minutes while the oven preheats to 400 F/205 C.
When the oven is ready, lightly brush the tops of the scones with a bit more heavy cream.
Mix together the extra granulated sugar and chai spice together and generously sprinkle it over the tops of the scones.
¼ teaspoon chai spice blend,1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Bake for 18 minutes or until they start to brown around the edges and top. Let the tray cool on a wire rack before glazing!
Glaze
To make the glaze, place all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine. Add more powdered sugar if it's too thin.
⅓ cup powdered sugar,1-2 tablespoon milk,¼ teaspoon vanilla extract,¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Drizzle over cooled scones and enjoy!
Try your own Chair Spice Blend
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon cloves
¾ teaspoon ginger
¼ teaspoon cardamom
¼ teaspoon all spice
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Nutrition: Serving: 1serving | Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 54.5g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg