Apple Cinnamon & White Chocolate Scones

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There is nothing more comforting than waking up to the crisp air of fall as your home smells like freshly cooked apple cinnamon pastries.

The apples, which have a tart taste, and the cinnamon, which has a woodsy flavor, are bathed in the richness and suppleness of the pastry. The milky sweetness of white chocolate chips is a perfect compliment to these flavors. Because of this, it is the ideal complement to the mild bitterness of a hot cup of coffee or tea in the morning or at any other time of the day.

Makes 12 Scones

Ingredients:

Scones:

• 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 teaspoon salt

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon Apple Pie Spice or cinnamon

• 8 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed

• 3/4 cup fresh apple, cut in small cubes

• 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

Topping:

• 3 tablespoons white sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

• water or milk, for brushing

Let's make some scones!

1. Make the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and spice.

2. Using a pastry blender work in the butter just until the mixture is crumbly

3. Stir in the chopped apple and chocolate chips.

4. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, vanilla, and applesauce.

5. Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until all is moistened and holds together.

6. Line a baking sheet with parchment

7. Transfer dough onto the baking sheet, and divide it in half. Gently pat and round each half into a 5" to 5 1/2" circle, 3/4" thick. Set aside.

8. Prepare the topping: Stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Brush each dough with a bit of water or milk, and sprinkle with the topping.

9. Using a knife or bench knife slice each round dough into 6 wedges.

10. Carefully pull the wedges away from the center to separate them just a bit. Place the pan of scones in the freezer for 30 minutes.

11. While the scones are chilling, preheat the oven to 425°F.

12. Bake the scones for 18 to 22 minutes, or until they're golden brown.

13. Remove the scones from the oven, and cool briefly on the pan.