Scones with apples and cinnamon all with the big flavor and texture of scones but without the fuss of rolling and cutting.
Add them to this mini muffin pan for a big scone taste!
Often the larger scones are too much for me and these are perfect with a good cup of tea or coffee.
Not only are these simple these take out the step of rolling, cutting, and still have a tender little bundle of yum!
We love this recipe along with other easy breakfast recipes like our Baked Pancake Casserole or our Simple Baked Bacon and Egg Cupcake Quiche the kids absolutely love both and if you're not in a hurry try our Simple Homemade Pork Breakfast Sausages!
Scroll down to our recipe card for this easily printable scone recipe!
Apple Scones Made Easy
I love a buttery scone for breakfast.
I am often so darn busy to roll it out cut bake and then for me they're too big to eat it all.
I like a little something with my coffee and these are the perfect solution for folks on the go.
They are the exact recipe I love for apple scones, but I dusted them with powdered sugar instead of a drizzle of frosting.
They are a perfect take with me to work or on the way to drop off the kids to school treat when you're in a big hurry!
Ingredients You Will Need
- flour
- white sugar or brown
- heavy cream or whole milk
- baking powder
- salt
- egg
- chopped apples
- softened butter
- cinnamon
- vanilla
Other Additions or Substitutions
- chopped or diced fruits strawberry, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, cherries, pear, pineapple, mango, fig
- dried fruits,
- nuts
- coconut
- mini chocolate chips
Tips
- for a tender pastry do not overwork the batter
- for best results in flavor use heavy cream
- any extracts can be used vanilla, orange, lemon, maple, almond anisette or whatever else you love
- do not over bake
- spread with butter jam or jelly while warm
- these are perfect served with tea or another hot beverage you prefer
Mini MuffinTools You Need
- mini muffin pan
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- knife
- cutting board
More Apple Recipes
Apple Crumb Cake
Apple Blueberry Slab Pie
Pork Chop with Apple Stuffing
Country Apples
Apple Fried Donuts
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A Great Fall Treat
When apple season is upon us, I get right to the farmers market the first chance I get, to buy a huge bag.
I love McIntosh apples or any tart apple that is for baking in season.
When I start baking, I like to make two batches one for now and one to freeze, yes they freeze great!
Just remember you can use any fruits for these mini scones!
Terrific to serve unexpected guests with tea or coffee.
These Mini Apple Scone Muffins are the perfect breakfast, brunch, or just a little snack when you don't want something overly sweet.
They are perfect for road trips, kids on the go for school, and just a great little snack!
Mini Apple Scones Muffins
Yield: 24
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 16 MinTotal time: 31 Min
These are a mini version of a large scone with apples, they can be versatile and made with any fruits with this basic recipe baked in a muffin tin!
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar or brown
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chopped apples
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Optional: heavy cream and sugar mixed to brush to tops before baking
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray mini muffin pan with oil spray.
- Beat the sugar and butter together till light. Add the cream or milk, vanilla, egg and fold in the dry to this mixture until blended adding the apples last.
- Drop around 2 tablespoons in each muffin cup and bake at 400 degrees for around 20 to 25 minutes or till starting to get brown around the edges.
- Cool then either top with either powdered sugar, or drizzle with frosting.
- Optional Frosting:
- You can mix powdered sugar with a little bit of water at a time a dab of butter and stir to make a thin frosting on top.
- Then sprinkle with cinnamon.
- Tips:
- for a tender pastry do not overwork the dough
- for best results in flavor use heavy cream
- any extracts can be used vanilla, orange, lemon, maple, almond anisette or whatever else you love
- do not overbake
- spread with butter jam or jelly while warm
- these are perfect served with tea or another hot beverage you prefer
- freeze a double batch on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and just place them in a freezer bag for a quick snack anytime
- in a hurry? use canned pie filling and dice the apples just add some to the top of the batter
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More Recipes We Love
Apple Cinnamon Buns
Apple Pie
Country Baked or Fried Apples
Homemade Apple Cider
Apple Brownies
Disclosure: This recipe was originally shared in 2016. It was edited and re-published in 2021.