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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?!
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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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. 🙂
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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!!
I LOVE the combination of apples and cheese! One of my favorite combinations is apple + Swiss cheese on a panini!
oooooooh that sounds good!
I recently made a similar version from Smitten Kitchen. So yum! I love apples and cheese.
Oh yum! I love apple and cheddar together!
Love fruit and cheese together!
with those ingredients, how could it be bad?!
amen!
I am printing this recipe immediately and if I have all the ingredients when I get home I am absolutely making them tonight. YUM!
do it! they would be great for any meal too 🙂
okay, that seriously looks like the best scone ever. I have to try it.
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. 🙂
you shut your mouth with that. that’s what dreams are made of! 🙂
Yeah I pretty much love scones too.
And now I’m dying for a Sbux maple scone..dangit
I’ve never tried to MAKE a scone – this could be the needed inspiration. 😉
yes, you should definitely make them…they’re so easy!
Those look awesome! Cheddar and apple? AMAZING flavor combo.
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.
YES PLEASE
I’m starting to get really hungry right now!! Love the mix of the apples and the cheddar. Nice work Heather!! Happy Holidays!!
These sound fabulous! I love this combo!
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.
hey, i don’t work there anymore…no worries 🙂
This is perfection on a plate!!!
Sweet mama, I want one of these right now! Since I can’t do cheddar, maybe maple syrup and apple?
that would completely rock…do it!
Yum!!! Scones are my favorite 🙂 Love the cheddar + apple combo 🙂