If you're looking to bake some seasonal apple scones then this recipe for apple, sultana and cinnamon scones is perfect. They're so good as an autumnal breakfast or afternoon snack.
Throughout this whole month I've been planning to make scones for a tea time treat but haven't been able to decide what type to make. My favourite scones have always been cheese scones, but I wanted to make fruit scones for a change. I didn't go for an unusual combination, just good old apple, sultana and cinnamon.
Of course, they had to have cinnamon in. I love cinnamon in cakes and desserts and it is wonderful with both apple and sultanas.
Not only that, as these apple scones are baking you get a lovely cinnamon smell in the kitchen. The end result is a very moist scone due to the apple, which you can't really taste but it definitely affects the texture. These scones are beautifully soft and moist.
What ingredients do you need?
You only need 6 ingredients for these easy apple and cinnamon scones. You need apple of course, cinnamon, self-raising flour, sugar, milk and sultanas or raisins.
I use grated apple so it makes the scones lovely and moist but there are no big chunks of apple that the kids will try to pull out!
Of course, if you don't have to hide the apple at all then why not leave a few bigger chunks of apple in the mixture too?
How to substitute the self-raising flour?
If you don't have any self-raising flour you can replace it with plain flour and baking powder. I would use the same amount of plain flour and 2 teaspoon of baking powder.
How to serve these apple scones?
These apple and cinnamon scones are delicious served warm with a little melted butter. However, my favourite way to eat them is with a little raspberry jam and a dollop of natural yogurt. Even my husband enjoyed them and he doesn't usually like things with sultanas.
Should I admit that I was slightly disappointed there wasn't a little pile of sultanas left on his plate for me to eat?
Even so, he couldn't help himself from asking if I could make them with chocolate chips in next time!
How long do apple scones last?
These fruity scones are best eaten within a couple of days. However, you can gently warm them again in the oven to refresh them or pop them in the microwave for about 20 seconds. If you know you won't eat them all at once then freeze them in an airtight container for up to three months.
I usually defrost them at room temperature and then gently warm them through. Although you can pop them straight in the oven to defrost. Put the oven on a lowish temperature otherwise they will brown too much on the outside but still be frozen inside.
Can you adapt this scone recipe?
If you want to change this scone recipe then go ahead. You can switch the sultanas to another dried fruit. Try diced apricots or even dates.
You can also vary the spicing. I used cinnamon and it really is my favourite spice for scones but you could use mixed spice or ginger instead.
Recipe for Apple Sultana and Cinnamon Scones
Why not try one of these scone recipes?
Or how about cheesy wild garlic scones?
Recipe
Apple, Sultana and Cinnamon Scones
Ingredients
- 250 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 50 g sultanas or raisins
- 25 g sugar
- 1 apple
- 130 ml milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C
- Sift the flour and cinnamon into a mixing bowl. Add the sultanas and sugar.
- Peel the apple and core it. Grate it and add it to the flour as well. Mix all the ingredients together.
- Begin adding the milk. You may need a little more or less than I used. Add about two thirds and mix it in with a knife. Then keep adding a little more until you get a soft but not too sticky dough. If it gets too sticky add a little extra flour.
- Kneed the dough gently on a floured work surface for a couple of minutes.
- Flatten the dough so it is about 2cm thick and circular. Slice into 8 portions. Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment and bake in the oven for about 12-15 minutes.
- Let the scones cool on a wire rack.
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Julia
Oooo, these scone look perfect. Love the flavor combo!
Corina
Thanks Julia! Apple and cinnamon are one of my favourite flavour combinations at the moment.
Diane
I cooked my for 15 mins but they are raw in the middle
Corina Blum
I'm not sure why that would be. The cooking time could change depending on the size of the scones or the oven temperature.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables
These sound delicious and I bet they would make the kitchen smell amazing! yum!
Corina
Apple and cinnamon are so good together, aren't they? It's worth baking just for the smell!
Silvia
Oh my, these would go so good with coffee in the morning 😀
Corina
Oh yes, I enjoyed a couple for breakfast as well!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
I love cinnamon and these sound lovely, perfect for an Autumn treat!
Corina
Thanks Bintu!
Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs
These sound like the perfect autumnal treat! I am having friends over for afternoon tea at the weekend and will give these a try!
Corina
I hope you enjoy them! I've actually just remade them and plan to update the pictures soon.
Shirley
I had to look up what sultanas were because I've never heard of them. The scones look great, nicely risen.
Corina
Sultanas are very similar to raisins and either could be used in these. I'll add that to the recipe.
Karen
I love that your scones are different with the addition of the apple and sultanas. They sound great.
Working London Mummy (@workinglonmummy)
Delicious! these sound great! Apple and cinnamon are such a great combination
Cheryl and Adam
You can never go wrong with a classic, and this flavor combination is always a delight! Never had it in scones, but how can it be anything but delicious?
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Corina
Thank you! I've just sent you an email.
Karen Burns Booth
What a FABULOUS entry thanks Corina! I LOVE the flavour combination and it makes me think of apple pie.....your scones look so light and fluffy too!
Karen
laura@howtocookgoodfood
I just love scones and yours sound so good. Great idea shaping them as you did, they must have tasted so yummy! x
Katerina
I agree with you, I love cinnamon and the way it smells and tastes, so these scones are right up to my alley Corina!
fiona maclean
That combination of flavours just makes me think of apple pie! I wonder if there's a custard jam recipe anywhere;)
Corina
That would be just gorgeous. I like your ideas!
Tandy
Very yummy looking 🙂
MaryMoh
These look delicious....mmmm. It's been ages since I made scones. I have to make again after seeing these. Thanks very much for sharing.
Marianne Whooley
They sound utterly scrumptious! And you've reminded me to get my cobblers over to Karen too! Thanks 🙂