Caramel Apple Scones Recipe

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A drizzle of caramel complements the apple and whole wheat flavors of these rustic-looking scones. —Arlene Cook, Bainbridge, Georgia

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Caramel Apple Scones Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling

Yield: 4 Servings

20 15 35

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold butter
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 egg yolk
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2/3 cup shredded peeled apple
1 tablespoon caramel ice cream topping

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the cream, egg yolk and vanilla; add to dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in apple. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
Pat into a 5-in. circle. Cut into four wedges. Separate wedges and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with caramel topping. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 scone equals 278 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 85 mg cholesterol, 393 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel Apple Scones in Cooking for 2 Fall 2008, p37