Apple Scones with Oats and Maple Syrup
Description
These oat-apple scones sweetened with maple syrup and cinnamon are a true breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 cup finely ground oats
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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3 tablespoons cold butter
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2 medium apples, peeled and shredded
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1/4 cup half-and-half
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1 large egg, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons vanilla-flavored maple syrup
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
2
Mix flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter with a pastry blender. Add shredded apples and mix to distribute. Stir in half-and-half, egg, and maple syrup. Mix until dough holds its shape but is still fairly sticky; do not overmix.
3
Turn dough out onto a floured board and pat into a circle about 1/2-inch thick. Mix sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Brush the top of the dough with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Cut into 12 wedges and place on baking sheets at least 1 inch apart.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 13 to 15 minutes.