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Skillet Apple Scones with Maple Butter | Easy Fall Recipe

Skillet Apple Scones with Maple Butter | Easy Fall Recipe
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Fall is here, and it’s the perfect time for apple picking, cozy sweaters, and of course—baking! These Skillet Apple Scones with Maple Butter Drizzle are the ultimate comfort treat for those chilly mornings when you crave something warm and indulgent. Picture this: golden, flaky scones, bursting with chunks of cinnamon-scented apples, and topped with a velvety drizzle of maple butter. Perfect with a cup of tea, or as a sweet dessert when company arrives, these scones are as versatile as they are delicious. Let’s get into the magic!

The Best Skillet Apple Scones Recipe

What makes this recipe so special? It’s the combination of moist, tender scones baked to perfection in a skillet, paired with the bold flavors of cinnamon and fresh apples. The skillet ensures that the scones come out beautifully rustic, with a crisp, golden crust and soft, melt-in-your-mouth interior. The pièce de résistance? That divine maple butter drizzle that adds the perfect touch of sweetness.

Notes on Ingredients

  • Apples: Use firm, crisp apples that hold their shape, like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. They’ll provide a beautiful texture against the soft scone dough.
  • Buttermilk and Sour Cream: These two ingredients ensure the scones are rich and tender. Full-fat versions work best to avoid any dryness.
  • Frozen Butter: Grating the butter into the flour keeps it cold, which creates flaky layers in the scones.
  • Maple Butter: This decadent finishing touch is optional, but trust me—you don’t want to skip it! Store-bought or homemade, it elevates these scones to the next level.

How to Make Skillet Apple Scones

  1. Preheat your oven to 415°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture and gently mix with a fork until the butter is coated.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, sour cream, and egg. Make a well in the dry mixture and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix gently.
  4. Knead the dough lightly on a floured surface, adding in the cinnamon-coated apples. Shape the dough into a circle and cut it into eight wedges. Arrange them in a well-seasoned skillet.
  5. Top each scone with two thin slices of apple and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm with a generous drizzle of maple butter.

How to Serve Skillet Apple Scones

Serve these scones warm from the oven, with an extra drizzle of maple butter on top. They’re perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch or a quick dessert with a cup of hot tea or coffee. Want to elevate your fall spread? Serve alongside a bowl of whipped cream or crème fraîche for added richness.

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How to Store Skillet Apple Scones

If you have any scones leftover (which is rare!), store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. For longer storage, freeze the scones in an airtight bag and reheat directly from frozen in the oven.

FAQs about Skillet Apple Scones

Do I need a skillet?Can I substitute the apples?

Yes! You can easily swap the apples for another seasonal fruit like pears or peaches.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Absolutely. Prepare the scones and freeze them before baking. Bake directly from frozen, adding an extra 5 minutes to the baking time.

Do I need a skillet?

While the skillet adds a rustic touch, you can bake these on a regular baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Skillet Apple Scones topped with fresh apple slices and drizzled with maple butter

The Best Skillet Apple Scones Recipe

Indulge in the warmth of fall with these irresistible Skillet Apple Scones. Soft and tender, these scones are packed with chunks of cinnamon-infused apples and baked to golden perfection in a skillet. Topped with a luscious drizzle of maple butter, each bite is a delightful balance of cozy flavors and textures. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these scones are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether you're serving them fresh from the oven or baking a batch to freeze for later, these scones are the ultimate autumn treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8 scones

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup butter frozen
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream full fat works best
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup chopped apples mixed with 1 tbsp. brown sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • small apple sliced thinly for garnish
  • Maple Butter for drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 415°
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, cinnamon and salt. Use a cheese grater to grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture. Mix gently with a fork to coat the butter with the flour mixture.
  • In a separate small bowl mix the buttermilk, sour cream and egg. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour buttermilk mixture in. Mix gently to incorporate.
  • Knead dough on a floured surface, maximum 1o times. The idea is to knead very little to keep that butter cold. As best you can, knead in the cinnamon apples. Pat the dough into a circle about 6 inches in diameter. Cut the dough into eight even wedges, but still keeping it in the circle shape. Place the scones into a well seasoned skillet (a circle of parchment on the bottom works well too), and top each wedge with two apple slices. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until dough is cooked and scones are golden. Eat warm and drizzle with Maple Butter.

Notes

My Maple Butter was from Gilbertson’s Maple Products. Amazingly good. My jar is hidden in the back of the fridge. Some things aren’t meant to be shared, like colds, chocolate, bad photos, and really good Maple Butter.
Keyword APPLE, apple scones, fall baking
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