Apple Cranberry Scones - light, flaky and tender, these scones are jam-packed with apples, sweet-tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: apple scones, eggless scone recipe
Servings: 8Scones
Calories:
Author: Natasha Minocha
Ingredients
1.5cups/ 190 gmsWholewheat flour
1/2cup/ 60 gmsAmaranth flour
2tspBaking powder
1/4tspSaltUse salt if your butter is unsalted or if you're using coconut oil. Omit if using salted butter
1tspCinnamon powder
1/3cup / 60 gmsPalm sugarYou can use any sugar of your choice
1/2cup / 115 gmsButter, chilled, cut into small cubesYou can also use chilled coconut oil.
1/3cup / 75 mlCoconut milk, full fatYou can use coconut or regular cream as well
1largeApple, peeled and finely diced
2-3tbspDried cranberries, finely chopped
2-3tbspWalnuts, finely chopped
1-2tspCinnamon sugar, for toppingOptional
Maple Glaze
2tbspMaple syrup
4-5tbspIcing sugar
1tspCoconut oilYou can use melted butter
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200 C. Line a baking tray with baking paper or Silpat.
In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients - wholewheat flour, amaranth flour, cinnamon powder, baking powder, palm sugar, and salt ( if using unsalted butter/coconut oil).
Rub in the chilled cubed butter, using your fingertips or a pastry cutter, until the mixture forms large coarse crumbs.
Pour over the coconut milk and mix with a fork until the dry ingredients are just moistened. If the mixture seems too dry, add in a bit more milk.
Add in the apples, cranberries, and walnuts.
Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and press together gently till it forms a ball.
Press into an 8" circle and cut into 8 triangles. Gently place on the prepared tray. Brush lightly with coconut milk/cream. Sprinkle some cinnamon sugar on top, if you like.
Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
Drizzle over the glaze, if using. Let it set for 5- 6 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Maple Glaze
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk until thick and smooth.