Name: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Scones
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 12 scones
Cuisine: American

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January 26, 2026

Rich and comforting, these buttery Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Scones feature flavours of tart apples, hearty oats, and spicy cinnamon.

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Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Scones

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder together in a large bowl. Cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter until the pieces of butter are the size of peas. Fold in the chopped apples.

In another bowl, whisk together the whipping cream, egg, and vanilla. Add to the flour/butter/apple mixture and gently fold with a spatula until the dough just starts to come together. Turn the contents of the bowl onto the countertop and knead/press the mixture just until the dough comes together.

Shape the dough into 3 even rounds each about 1 inch thick. Cut each round into 4 even wedges using a large knife and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Top each scone with a sprinkle of coarse sugar and oats, if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Butter Temperature Magic 🧈
Use extremely cold, cubed butter and work quickly to create those signature flaky layers in your scones - even freeze the butter for 10-15 minutes before cutting in for ultimate texture.
Apple Moisture Management 🍎
Pat diced apples dry with paper towels before adding to the mix to prevent excess moisture from making your scones soggy and ensure a perfectly tender crumb.
Oat Texture Optimization 🥣
Toast your quick-cooking oats in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding to the recipe to enhance their nutty flavor and improve overall scone complexity.
Cinnamon Bloom Technique 🌶️
Bloom your ground cinnamon in warm melted butter for 30 seconds before incorporating into the mixture to intensify its aromatic qualities and depth of flavor.
Shaping & Cutting Pro Tip ✂️
Use a sharp bench scraper or knife to cut scones, pressing straight down without twisting to ensure clean, even rises and beautiful defined edges.