Ingredients
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
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1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
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4 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp cream of tartar
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2 tsp ground cinnamon, divided
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
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1/2 cup reduced-fat milk
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups (about 2 small apples) Golden Delicious apples, peeled and sliced
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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2 tbsp heavy cream
Steps
1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cream of tartar, 1 tsp cinnamon, and salt.
2
Add the butter to flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or hands, quickly work butter into flour mixture until it is evenly distributed in pea-size pieces. To the bowl, add milk, egg, and vanilla, stirring and folding until just combined. Using a spatula, fold in the apples.
3
Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead just until dough comes together. Transfer dough to prepared baking sheet and shape into a round loaf (about 1½ inches tall). Cut loaf to form 8 wedges and separate, spacing 2 inches apart.
4
In a small bowl, combine the granulated or raw sugar and remaining 1 tsp cinnamon. Brush the tops of scones with heavy cream and then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Bake 25–28 min., until golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.
