# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/3 cup honey
07 - 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk or cream
09 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Fruit
11 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced small
→ Optional Topping
12 - 1 tablespoon honey, for drizzling
13 - 1 tablespoon coarse sugar, for sprinkling
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
03 - Add cold, cubed butter and cut in with a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Stir in the diced apple to distribute evenly.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, milk or cream, lightly beaten egg, and vanilla extract.
06 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
07 - Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 1-inch thick round.
08 - Cut dough into 8 equal wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
09 - Brush the tops of scones with a little milk or cream. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
10 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
11 - Allow scones to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Drizzle with honey before serving if desired.
