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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

    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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  10. Emily says

    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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  17. I'm (not) Superhuman says

    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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