Apple Chai Spice Scones

It’s almost fall!! So let all the apple spiced things begin! These scones are light and fluffy, and so good! There’s nothing worse than a dense scone. They are studded with fresh apples and a little chai spice. Perfect for a chilly morning and a cup of coffee!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. ginger powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp. coriander
• 1/2 tsp. ground black peppercorn
• 1/8 tsp. ground cardamom
• 1/4 tsp. ground fennel
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. fresh grated nutmeg
• 1/2 cup or 1 stick chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/4 cup heavy cream, plus more for brushing
• 1 medium sized apple (pick your favorite) I love McIntosh

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large bowl combine all the dry ingredients, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, flour, salt and all the spices. Whisk together until it’s all incorporated.

Using your hands or a pastry cutter work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles small pea size pieces. Make a little well in the center and add the egg and heavy cream. Mix with a fork or wooden spoon so it forms a shaggy dough. Add in the apples. Knead dough until it just comes together. Try not to over work it.

Dump out onto a floured work surface and pat into a 1-inch thick rounds. Cut into 8 wedges and brush with remaining heavy cream. Sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar onto. Place onto a greased or parchment lined baking sheet pan. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool and enjoy! Store in an air tight container for 4-5 days. Or you can freeze the dough in wedges and bake them off as needed.

*you can make a little extra chai spice and keep it in a jar and use it whenever needed!