# Caramel Apple Scones

Tender, layered buttermilk scones studded with fresh apples and finished with a silky homemade caramel.

- Servings: 8 servings
- Total time: 50 min
- Cuisine: British
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 170 g cold unsalted butter
- 425 g all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 300 g cold buttermilk
- 200 g chopped apples
- 1 egg, beaten
- granulated sugar
- 200 g cane sugar
- 80 g unsalted butter, softened
- 125 g warmed whipping cream
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt

## Instructions

1. Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
2. Grate cold unsalted butter into the flour mixture.
3. Mix the butter into the flour with your hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Add chopped apples to the flour mixture.
5. Pour in cold buttermilk and mix just until the dough comes together.
6. Transfer the dough to a clean surface and form into a block.
7. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
8. Remove the dough from the plastic wrap.
9. Gently pat or roll the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
10. Cut the dough into 8-10 scones (squares or triangles).
11. Transfer the scones to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
12. Brush the tops of the scones with beaten egg.
13. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top of each scone.
14. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
15. Add cane sugar to a small saucepan to begin a dry caramel.
16. Heat over low until the sugar melts and turns a deep amber color.
17. Once fully melted, add softened unsalted butter a few pieces at a time, stirring constantly.
18. Slowly pour in warmed whipping cream in three additions, mixing well between each one.
19. Allow the caramel to gently simmer for less than one minute, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
20. Dust the cooled scones with a little powder sugar.
21. Drizzle generously amount of caramel over the scones.

## Equipment

- large mixing bowl
- grater
- spatula
- plastic wrap
- knife
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- brush
- small saucepan
- whisk
- plate

## Tips

- To achieve flaky scones, grate frozen butter into the flour mixture and mix lightly with hands.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the scones tender.
- For variations, add lemon zest, swap apples for raspberries, or drizzle with a different glaze.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ4x7V9kvct/?igsh=MWVlbjhkZXY1ZGI4dw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bcdcadcb-2edc-404d-b01b-037bda9ca37c
- Extracted: 2025-11-29

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