Best 6 Apple Walnut Drop Scones Recipes

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Apple walnut drop scones are a delightful breakfast or brunch treat that combine the sweet taste of apples with the nutty crunch of walnuts. These scones are made with simple ingredients and can be easily prepared in under an hour. The result is a fluffy and flavorful scone that is perfect for enjoying on a lazy weekend morning or as a quick and satisfying snack.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE-WALNUT DROP SCONES



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There are many reasons an apple a day may keep the doctor away. Among popular fruits, apples rank second (after cranberries) in antioxidant power, according to the nutritionist Jonny Bowden. They are extremely high in phenolic compounds (polyphenols), particularly quercetin, and if the apple is red, anthocyanins. These phytochemicals carry many health benefits, both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Apples have been linked to lower rates of heart disease in several studies. The phytonutrients in apples are concentrated in and right under the skin. So whenever it's possible when you're cooking with apples, it's best not to peel them. Seek out organic apples if possible, as the skin is also where you'll find most of the pesticide residue, and conventionally farmed apples are on the Environmental Working Group's list of the most contaminated produce.Scones are easy to make and lend themselves to whole-grain flours. These are particularly moist because of the grated apples.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dessert, side dish

Time 40m

Yield 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 13

150 grams (about 1 1/3 cups) whole-wheat pastry flour
60 grams (about 1/2 cup) unbleached all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
50 grams (about 1/4 cup) raw brown sugar
Scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon walnut oil
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped or grated lemon zest
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 sweet or tart apple, grated
50 grams (about 1/2 cup) walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Sift together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, sugar and salt. Dump anything remaining in the sifter into the bowl with the sifted ingredients. Place in a food processor fitted with the steel blade or in a standing mixer fitted with the paddle. Add the walnut oil, butter and lemon zest and mix at medium speed or pulse in the food processor until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Combine the buttermilk and vanilla, and with the machine running, add the liquid to the flour mixture. Mix just until the ingredients come together. Stop the machine and add the apple and walnuts, then mix or pulse to combine.
  • Drop by heaped tablespoons onto the baking sheet and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, or serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 169, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 138 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

APPLE SCONES



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This has a terrific aroma and taste. These scones are perfect for tea.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, chilled
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded
½ cup milk
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt into a large bowl. Cut in butter or margarine until crumbly. Add shredded apple and milk. Stir to form a soft dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead gently 8 to 10 times. Pat into two 6-inch circles. Place on greased baking sheet. Brush tops with milk, and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Score each into 6 pie-shaped wedges.
  • Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes, or until browned and risen. Serve warm with butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 263.6 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

APPLE WALNUT SLAW



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A co-worker shared this slaw recipe with me. Now it's a favorite at my house, too. Apples, walnuts and raisins are a fun way to dress up coleslaw. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup buttermilk
4 to 5 tablespoons sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups shredded cabbage (about 1 small head)
1-1/2 cups shredded carrots (2-3 medium carrots)
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted
3/4 cup raisins
2 medium apples, chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk together first 6 ingredients. In a large bowl, combine vegetables, walnuts and raisins; toss with dressing. Fold in apples., Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 17g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 264mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DOUBLE APPLE WALNUT SCONES



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Found from my Cooking Light magazine collection. These are just one of those extra special flavored scones that really aren't any more difficult to make than a normal scone. To really make them extra special for a party or brunch you could even top them with a drizzle of icing.

Provided by HokiesMom

Categories     Scones

Time 42m

Yield 12 scones, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup apple juice
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried apple, chopped
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted & cooled
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Place apple juice in a small bowl and microwave on HIGH for 3 minutes or until juice boils. Remove from microwave and add the raisins and dried chopped apples and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Combine buttermilk, sugar, butter and the apple juice mixture in a large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, walnuts, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add flour mixture to the buttermilk mixture, stirring just until moist (expect the dough to be sticky).
  • Drop the dough into 12 rounds (about a 1/4 cup) onto the baking sheet coated with non-stick spray.
  • Bake at 350F for 15-17 minutes or until golden in color. Let cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.3, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 8.4, Sodium 295.4, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 11.4, Protein 3.5

EASY APPLE CINNAMON WALNUT SCONES



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I made these up this morning when we were looking for a different flavour of scone for breakfast. I forgot to put sugar in the scones, so I sprinkled the top with Demmara Sugar - and I like them better that way! It adds a nice crunch on top. These are not your typical buttery scone - these are more of a hearty, healthy, and hold you till lunch kind of scone! If you don't have cinnamon chips, add a tbsp or two of brown sugar and increase the cinnamon to 1 tsp to compensate.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 4 scones, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup oatmeal, preferably large flake but quick oats will work
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon oil
1 large apple, chopped
1/4 cup cinnamon baking chips
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
light demerara sugar, for sprinkling on top

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400.
  • Mix dry ingredients together (oatmeal, flours, baking powder, cinnamon). Stir oil into dry ingredients well. Add apple, cinnamon chips, and walnuts and stir. Add vanilla to milk, and combine with the dry ingredients; stir until the dry ingredients are damp.
  • Drop into four mounds on parhment paper lined or greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 400 for 20 minutes, until lightly browned.

ELLEN'S DEVONSHIRE APPLE SCONES WITH PLAIN FLOUR



Ellen's Devonshire Apple Scones with Plain Flour image

These rough-shaped, cinnamon-spiced scones look more like rock cakes than conventional scones, and the chopped apple gives them a pleasant, moist texture.

Provided by DublinMom

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
¼ cup brown sugar
1 medium apple - peeled, cored, and diced
1 large egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a baking sheet.
  • Mix flour, cinnamon, and baking powder together in a bowl. Cut in butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender. Stir in brown sugar and apple, then stir in beaten egg.
  • Drop the mixture into 12 round heaps on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheet slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 49.1 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

Tips:

  • Use crisp, tart apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith apples are a popular choice.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in tough scones.
  • Drop the scones onto the baking sheet using a spoon or a cookie scoop. Do not flatten them.
  • Bake the scones until they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the scones warm with butter, jam, or honey.

Conclusion:

Apple walnut drop scones are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or snack. They are perfect for a busy morning or a lazy weekend brunch. With a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of warm, fluffy scones in no time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy treat, give these apple walnut drop scones a try.

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