Apple Cranberry Scones are perfect for breakfast, brunch, and more. A big fluffy scone recipe with chunks of fresh apple, dried cranberries, and warm spices.
Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 400º F.
To Make The Scones:
Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and spices in a large bowl and whisk.
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ginger, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Using a pastry cutter, potato masher or 2 knives, cut in the cold butter. There should be pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
½ cup cold, unsalted butter
Make a well in the centre, and add the buttermilk and combine until just mixed. The dough should hold together. If it is still too wet, add a tablespoon of flour.
¾ cup buttermilk
Add the diced apple and cranberries. Fold in until combines, but do not over mix.
4 ounces fresh apples, 2 ounces dried cranberries
To Bake The Scones:
Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead a couple of times.
Form into a ball, then press it out into an 8 inch circle.
Cut into 8 wedges using a sharp knife.
Transfer to the baking sheet, and top with sugar.
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
Bake for 20-22 minutes until golden brown. Remove and transfer to a baking rack to cool.
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