Salted Caramel Apple Scones Recipe

This Salted Caramel Apple Scones Recipe is oh so good, and while it is perfect for the fall, you will want to make these tasty scones year-round!

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What Are Scones? 

The definition of scones changes based on where you're from. In America, scones are typically shaped like triangles and taste either sweet or savory. They are usually crumbly and served at breakfast. 

In the UK, scones look and taste like what we Americans call biscuits. They are usually served with clotted cream, jam, or marmalade and served at tea time. 

I've made a few different types of scones before, but these caramel apple ones are my favorites! Chocolate cherry scones and lemon cranberry scones are really popular recipes too. 

Why You'll Love Apple Scones

These healthy apple scones are made with whole ingredients and are easy to customize to fit your dietary needs. For example, if you need to cut back on salt, just leave the salt off the topping. 

They make a perfect fall breakfast scones recipe and save for a long time so that you can enjoy them any time of year! In fact, leave out the caramel and add some cinnamon to make delicious cinnamon apple scones. The options are endless! 

These breakfast scones are so delicious and easy to make that you will be tempted to make them for every special Breakfast and Brunch. Make them for bridal showers, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or just because you're craving a salted caramel recipe.

This easy scones recipe results in scones that are not overly sweet. The caramel sauce does add some sweetness, but it's not too much - it is just enough that it compliments the scone well.

They taste delicious with blueberry lemon muffins - another breakfast pastry that is also lightly sweet. Or serve them with a cup of homemade dalgona coffee - talk about a treat! 

More Easy Breakfast Recipes 

Check out these delicious breakfast recipes that I have shared over the years, like our Southwest Breakfast Quiche Recipe. They are all tried and true recipes that I have made over the years, or my trusty food writers have made.

I think you will love them all, especially our Mason Jar Blueberry Crumble Recipe for Breakfast! Of course, this is just a small selection of breakfast and brunch recipes.

We have LOTS and lots of recipes on the blog that are perfect for breakfast and brunch. Just type “breakfast” or "brunch" into the search bar here on The Rebel Chick and they will pop up for you! Don't forget to try our Apple Pecan Breakfast Bake Recipe!

How to Make Salted Caramel Apple Scones

If you're a visual person and need to see how to make the scones, I have some photos that will help you out! If not, scroll down to the recipe card with all the instructions written out. 

I'll also share some tips and answer some FAQs about how to make scones. 

Ingredients 

All the exact ingredient amounts are in the printable recipe card. First, here is what you'll need from the store. 

• All-purpose flour
• Whole wheat flour
• Brown sugar
• Baking powder
• Salt
• Cold butter, cubed
• Half and half
• Egg yolk
• Vanilla 
• Diced apple (peeled and cored)
• Coarse sea salt
• Caramel ice cream topping

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Apple Scones Recipe Steps 

Here are some pictures showing you how I made this recipe. 

Preheat oven to 400. Add both types of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and mix well.

Use a pastry blender to cut butter into coarse crumbs. 

In a separate small bowl, combine half and half, egg and vanilla and whisk well.

Add to dry mixture and mix until just combined.

Fold in apples. 

Place dough onto a floured surface and knead ten times. The dough may be a little sticky, so add additional flour to knead. 

Shape into a 5" circle about ½" thick. Cut into four triangles and place onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Cool until warm, and drizzle with caramel topping and sea salt. 

How many scones does this recipe make?

This Salted Caramel Apple Scones Recipe makes four good-sized scones. 

Can I make them ahead of time?

You can bake up this easy Scones Recipe and store it in your fridge or an air-tight sealed container for up to 3 days before they get too stale - and hard! 

You can also make them ahead of time and freeze them; just make sure that you take them out to defrost at least 24 hours before you intend to serve them. No one wants a delicious Fall Breakfast Scones Recipe that is frozen in the middle! There is no fun in that...

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