Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones

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Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones. Hello friends. So how are you today? Do you also fancy a spot of baking?

Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones, anyone? Great for afternoon tea.

Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones are a beloved classic, celebrated for their perfect blend of tart and sweet flavours.

These scones are made with the iconic Granny Smith apples, which lend a crisp, tangy bite that contrasts beautifully with the buttery, crumbly scone base.

Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones

 How To Make Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones:

Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones.

Enjoy these yummy apple scones while they’re still warm, topped with clotted cream and warm poached apple slices.

Each scone is generously studded with chunks of these vibrant green apples, ensuring a burst of juicy flavour in every mouthful.

The addition of a hint of cinnamon and a sprinkle of sugar on top adds warmth and a subtle sweetness, enhancing the overall taste experience.

Ideal for a cozy breakfast or an afternoon snack, Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, where their delightful aroma and delicious taste are guaranteed to bring a smile to anyone’s face.

Preparation: 15 minutes, plus chilling | Cooking: 18 minutes

 Makes 14 

You Will Need:

  • 450g self-raising flour 
  • Pinch of salt 
  • 110g butter, chilled and diced 
  • 150g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 
  • 4 South African Granny Smith apple’s 
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg or cinnamon 
  • 1 large egg 
  • Approx. 280ml milk
  • Clotted cream, to serve

How To Make Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones:

Method:

  1. Firstly, preheat the oven to 200°C, fan oven 180°C, Gas Mark 6. Put a baking sheet into the oven to preheat (this helps to give your scones extra lift).
  2. Sift the flour and salt into a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in 100g sugar. 
  3. Peel and core the apples, chop half of them and stir into the scone mixture. Slice the remaining apples thinly and put them into a saucepan with the remaining 50g sugar, a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon and 100ml water. Heat and simmer until tender – about 10 minutes. 
  4. Beat the egg in a measuring jug, then add milk to bring the liquid up to 300ml, mixing well. Add just enough to the rubbed-in mixture to make a soft (not sticky) dough – there will be some liquid left. Bring the dough together. 
  5. Knead the dough lightly on a floured work surface for a few moments. Wrap in cling film and chill for 10-15 minutes, though no longer, as you don’t want the dough to be icy cold and tricky to roll. 
  6. Use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll out the dough to about 3cm thick. Use a 5cm plain or fluted cutter to stamp out rounds. Gather any trimmings together, re-roll and cut out more scones. 
  7. Arrange the scones quickly onto the preheated baking sheet. Brush the tops with the remaining egg and milk mixture. Immediately transfer to the oven and bake for 15-18 minutes towards the top of the oven, until well-risen and golden brown.
  8. Last but not least, cool a little, then serve with the poached apples and clotted cream. 

Cook’s Tip:

Tips: Avoid twisting the cutter when stamping out the scones – just press it straight through the dough. This will help your scones to rise evenly.

Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones

Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones.

So what do you think about these Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones? Recipe and image courtesy of Beautiful Country Beautiful Fruit.

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Granny Smith’s Famous Apple Scones.

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6 Comments

  1. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas
    25 March 2017 / 20:52

    Claire,These look so good. The good thing about getting that much snow in March is that it is almost all gone except for the piles created by shoveling and plowing…..Thanks so much for stopping by!Hugs,Debbie

    • 25 March 2017 / 20:57

      Hi Debbie, glad to hear the snow is now going for you.

  2. Tamar SB
    25 March 2017 / 11:26

    Mm scones are so delicious!

  3. Baby Isabella
    25 March 2017 / 08:32

    We love eating scones especially at this time of year. Never tried them with apple though… they look delicious x

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