Recipe 361 - Caramel Apple Scones

I have been loving the caramel theme to the scones recently. So i was thinking about what else goes well with caramel?? Apples of course!  The Dragon has also taken to helping me, and he takes great pride in it. That is good - all kids should know how to cook.

These ones were also a hit. I would happily make them again.  I also followed her way to shape them - making a long rectangle and then cutting out 12 scones. Interesting.

Caramel Apple Scones
inspired from Recipe Girl

• 3 large Gala or Granny Smith apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2" pieces
• 2 Tbsp cinnamon-sugar
• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/3 cup granulated white sugar
• 2 Tbsp baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 113 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into chunks
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup caramel pieces (small)
• 4 Tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp cream or milk
• 1/2 to 3/4 cup sifted powdered sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 375F. Reduce the heat to 350F when the scones go in to bake.
2. Peel and chop the apples. Place them in a targe bowl. Toss with the cinnamon-sugar, and set aside. NOTE - the longer you leave the apples with the sugar on them while you are preparing the rest of the scones, the more liquid will come out of them. Next time, i would set the plain chopped apples aside, and then toss them with the cinnamon sugar just before putting them in the scones.
3. Combine the flour, oats, white sugar, baking powder, and baking soda. Cut in the (113g) butter and mix until it resembled coarse breadcrumbs and the butter is pea-sized.
4. Add the yogurt to the dry and mix until it comes together. If you do not need to use all the yogurt, don't. Use only enough to bring the dough together.
5. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead a few times, and then roll out into a rectangle about 12" square.
6. Spread the caramel pieces and the apple pieces evenly over the surface. Press them into the dough slightly. Then roll the dough up into a log.
7. Flatten the log so it is about 4" across. Transfer to the greased baking sheet.
8. Using a knife or some sort of cutter, cut into a dozen triangles. Separate the scones slightly (pulling them outwards).
9. Lightly brush the tops with milk, and place int he oven to bake.
10. Reduce the heat to 350F, and bake for about 20-25 minutes.
11. While they are baking, make the glaze. Melt the 4 Tbsp of butter in a pot. When it has melted, add the brown sugar. Stir until it is dissolved. Reduce the heat a bit and continue stirring until it has fully combined with the butter. Add the vanilla extract and stir in. Then add the cream and stir. Remove from the heat. Add the caramel to the icing sugar and stir. It will be a very runny glaze.
12.  When the scones are done, remove from the oven and use a knife to separate them if necessary.
13. Drizzle on some glace and serve.

Makes 12 scones.