Rockit™ Apple Scones

Rockit™ Apple Scones

Tender, lightly sweet cream scones filled with fresh Rockit™ Apple pieces.

Yield: 8 scones
Oven Temp: 425°F (218°C)

Ingredients

• 2 cups (280 g) all-purpose flour (low-protein preferred)
• 1 tablespoon (15 g) baking powder
• 3 tablespoons (40 g) sugar
• ½ teaspoon (3 g) fine salt
• 5 tablespoons (70 g) cold unsalted butter, diced small
• 6 RockIT Apples, Peeled, finely chopped (about ½ cup packed)
• 1 cup (235 ml) heavy cream

Method

1. Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C) with rack in the center.
2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until combined.
3. Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until crumbly with small butter pieces remaining. Fold in chopped RockIT Apples.
4. Add heavy cream and gently mix until the dough just comes together.
5. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead briefly (5–10 seconds) until soft.
6. Shape dough into an 8-inch round and cut into 8 wedges, or cut rounds with a biscuit cutter.
7. Bake on an ungreased baking sheet for 12–15 minutes, until lightly golden.
8. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.