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Apple Cheddar Scones

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I don’t remember when the first time I had a scone was, but I DO remember that once I had one I could never go back.  It’s basically a biscuit with mix-ins…what’s not to love?

 

And when I worked at Starbucks after college?  Fuhgeddaboudit.  The maple pecan scone sang my name like a thousand angels, and I could not bring myself to say no!

But enough of the drama…I’ve been craving something with apple and cheddar for weeks now (and no, I’m not pregnant).  I just love the sweet and salty combination, and when it comes down to it I crave stuff with cheddar and other cheeses all the time.  It’s just a fact of life, and I am just embracing it.

See that little dot of white on top?  Yep, that’s butter…just SLIGHTLY melted and still SLIGHTLY cold…this combination makes my heart melt.  Seriously, I don’t know what it is about butter, but even Nate said it yesterday:  There’s nothing in the world that wouldn’t be better with butter.

Amen sweetie.  Amen.

So here we are, a post filled with cheese, apples (to keep it healthy ;)), and butter.  What are you waiting for?!

APPLE CHEDDAR SCONES

Adapted from America’s Test Kitchen

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 3 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 5 Tbsp cold, cubed butter
  • 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup dried apples
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 450.  In a food processor combine the dry ingredients and pulse 2-3 times.  Add the cubed butter and pulse 4-5 times until it resembles small pebbles of butter throughout.  Add dried apples and cheese, pulse 2-3 more times.  Empty into a bowl and add the heavy cream.  Stir until just combined and there is no more flour on the bottom.  Press lightly into an 8-inch round cake pan.  Unmold on a floured surface and cut the circle into 8 wedges.  Arrange an inch or two apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment or a Silpat.  Bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve hot (my preferred method) or at room temperature.

And make sure when you serve it you do so with butter.  ALWAYS with butter!

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  1. gingerbreadbagels says

    December 22, 2010 at 11:04 am

    I how I love cheddar and apples together! But it scone form? Now I’d be all over those. Your scones look so flavorful and light. I love how you used dried apples, what a great idea. I will definitely be making these very soon! Thank you sooo much for the recipe. 🙂

    Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels

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  2. Alycia [Fit n Fresh] says

    December 21, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    Oh wowww those scones look good! I’ve only ever made scones one (spicy cheddar asparagus!) but I’m sensing I may need to make them again!!

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  3. pursuitofhealthfulness says

    December 21, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    I LOVE the combination of apples and cheese! One of my favorite combinations is apple + Swiss cheese on a panini!

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2010 at 3:11 pm

      oooooooh that sounds good!

      Reply
  4. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    December 21, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    I recently made a similar version from Smitten Kitchen. So yum! I love apples and cheese.

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  5. Emily @ For Sweets Sake says

    December 21, 2010 at 1:07 pm

    Oh yum! I love apple and cheddar together!

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  6. Jessica @ How Sweet says

    December 21, 2010 at 12:24 pm

    Love fruit and cheese together!

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  7. KeepItSweet says

    December 21, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    with those ingredients, how could it be bad?!

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2010 at 3:10 pm

      amen!

      Reply
  8. Maris (In Good Taste) says

    December 21, 2010 at 11:34 am

    I am printing this recipe immediately and if I have all the ingredients when I get home I am absolutely making them tonight. YUM!

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2010 at 3:10 pm

      do it! they would be great for any meal too 🙂

      Reply
  9. Peggy says

    December 21, 2010 at 11:00 am

    okay, that seriously looks like the best scone ever. I have to try it.

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  10. Emily says

    December 21, 2010 at 9:57 am

    I’m just sayin…remember that maple bacon you made for the mother of all cupcakes? What if you added the bacon to these scones?

    I might just die. 🙂

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2010 at 3:09 pm

      you shut your mouth with that. that’s what dreams are made of! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Shanna, like Banana says

    December 21, 2010 at 8:38 am

    Yeah I pretty much love scones too.

    And now I’m dying for a Sbux maple scone..dangit

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  12. Heather C says

    December 21, 2010 at 8:36 am

    I’ve never tried to MAKE a scone – this could be the needed inspiration. 😉

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2010 at 9:55 am

      yes, you should definitely make them…they’re so easy!

      Reply
  13. Matt says

    December 21, 2010 at 8:04 am

    Those look awesome! Cheddar and apple? AMAZING flavor combo.

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  14. savoringsarah says

    December 21, 2010 at 7:47 am

    Buddy the Elf might be sticking to candy, candy canes, candy corn and syrup…but I think I can sum up my food groups as butter, bacon, cheese, and carbs. Yup. SOLD.

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2010 at 9:54 am

      YES PLEASE

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  15. Paul jennette says

    December 21, 2010 at 7:24 am

    I’m starting to get really hungry right now!! Love the mix of the apples and the cheddar. Nice work Heather!! Happy Holidays!!

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  16. alisonlewis says

    December 21, 2010 at 7:16 am

    These sound fabulous! I love this combo!

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  17. I'm (not) Superhuman says

    December 21, 2010 at 6:43 am

    Oh wow. I love scones. My mother and I always used to go to high tea for fun, and I loved getting the scones. (Though I’m not a fan of Starbucks’…sorry!) These, on the other hand, sound awesome. I love apples and cheddar.

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2010 at 9:54 am

      hey, i don’t work there anymore…no worries 🙂

      Reply
  18. valerie says

    December 21, 2010 at 6:42 am

    This is perfection on a plate!!!

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  19. Gillian says

    December 21, 2010 at 6:26 am

    Sweet mama, I want one of these right now! Since I can’t do cheddar, maybe maple syrup and apple?

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    • Heather says

      December 21, 2010 at 9:53 am

      that would completely rock…do it!

      Reply
  20. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    December 21, 2010 at 6:20 am

    Yum!!! Scones are my favorite 🙂 Love the cheddar + apple combo 🙂

    Reply

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