{"id":95861,"date":"2025-02-18T17:30:53","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/baking-category-a-b\/double-apple-scones-sarah-kieffer\/"},"modified":"2025-02-18T17:30:53","modified_gmt":"2025-02-18T17:30:53","slug":"double-apple-scones-sarah-kieffer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=95861","title":{"rendered":"Double Apple Scones | Sarah Kieffer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-3.jpg\" alt=\"apples cones on parchment paper\" class=\"wp-image-20907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-3.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-3-650x781.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-3-768x923.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-3-1278x1536.jpg 1278w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I make scones for every possible occasion and in every possible flavor (like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/pumpkin-scones\/\">pumpkin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/panettone-scones\/\">panettone<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/ginger-chocolate-scones\/\">ginger chocolate<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/sprinkle-scones-with-icing\/\">sprinkle<\/a>) and I especially love them around the holidays, as the can be shaped ahead of time and frozen, then pulled out and baked as needed. These apple scones are no exception, and they bake up flaky and tender. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How I Make My Scones<\/h2>\n<p>I have made many scones over the years, and have finally settled on this buttery scone base, with cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche and an extra egg yolk for rich flavor and a tenderness, and gently folded layers to keep the scones flaky. <\/p>\n<p>This scone recipe includes folding the dough over several times to create multiple flaky layers. <strong>I take advantage of the folds: I spread a thin layer of apple butter across the surface and sprinkled the top with apples gently steamed in apple cider. The apple butter boosted flavor and helped the apples adhere, and the scones baked up tall and lofty.<\/strong> A drizzle of icing to the scones while still warm\u00a0helps keep the scones stay tender for hours after baking.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-2.jpg\" alt=\"Double Apples Scones on white plates\" class=\"wp-image-20906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-2.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-2-650x883.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-2-768x1043.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-2-1131x1536.jpg 1131w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Baking with Apples<\/h2>\n<p>Apples take a long time to break down during baking, so often I like to give them a head start. I took a step from my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/apple-morning-buns\/\">Apple Morning Buns<\/a> and steam the apples; I found steaming the apples in apple cider not only helped the apples soften, but also pumped them full of more flavor as the cider soaked into the apples. <strong>If you do not have cider on hand you can use water to steam them instead, but note that the cider adds a lot of extra flavor. If you skip the steaming step, the apples may still be crisp inside the scones after baking.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping Scones Keep Their Shape<\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes the tip of the scone triangle will slip down the side of the scones during baking. I peek in the oven a couple times during the baking and if I see this happening, I take a knife and gently nudge the scone tip back in place.\u00a0Freezing the scones longer will help them hold their shape better; they can be frozen for up to two weeks. <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Prevent Scones from Over-Browning<\/h2>\n<p>NOTE: Putting another baking sheet nestled directly underneath the one the scones are on helps keep the bottoms of the scones from browning too quickly before they fully bake. If you like the bottoms extra crisp, you can just use one pan.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"1900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones.jpg\" alt=\"apple scones with glaze on parchment pape\" class=\"wp-image-20909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones.jpg 1300w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-650x950.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-768x1122.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-1051x1536.jpg 1051w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1300px) 100vw, 1300px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Apple Recipes:<\/h2>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-20789\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"20789\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-vbb-cutout\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-circle\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 4px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-3-200x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"apples scones on parchment paper\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-3-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-vbb-cutout-container\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wprm_print\/tender-double-apple-scones\" style=\"color: #9b9b9b;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #e5e5e5;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"20789\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/bookmarklet\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevanillabeanblog.com%2Fdouble-apple-scones%2F&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thevanillabeanblog.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F11%2Fdouble-apple-scones-3.jpg&amp;description=Tender+Double+Apple+Scones&amp;is_video=false\" style=\"color: #9b9b9b;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #e5e5e5;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 20px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-pin wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-pin-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-recipe=\"20789\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/double-apple-scones\/\" data-media=\"https:\/\/www.thevanillabeanblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/double-apple-scones-3.jpg\" data-description=\"Tender Double Apple Scones\" data-repin=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-pin-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g class=\"nc-icon-wrapper\" fill=\"#9b9b9b\"><path fill=\"#9b9b9b\" d=\"M12,0C5.4,0,0,5.4,0,12c0,5.1,3.2,9.4,7.6,11.2c-0.1-0.9-0.2-2.4,0-3.4c0.2-0.9,1.4-6,1.4-6S8.7,13,8.7,12 c0-1.7,1-2.9,2.2-2.9c1,0,1.5,0.8,1.5,1.7c0,1-0.7,2.6-1,4c-0.3,1.2,0.6,2.2,1.8,2.2c2.1,0,3.8-2.2,3.8-5.5c0-2.9-2.1-4.9-5-4.9 c-3.4,0-5.4,2.6-5.4,5.2c0,1,0.4,2.1,0.9,2.7c0.1,0.1,0.1,0.2,0.1,0.3c-0.1,0.4-0.3,1.2-0.3,1.4c-0.1,0.2-0.2,0.3-0.4,0.2 c-1.5-0.7-2.4-2.9-2.4-4.6c0-3.8,2.8-7.3,7.9-7.3c4.2,0,7.4,3,7.4,6.9c0,4.1-2.6,7.5-6.2,7.5c-1.2,0-2.4-0.6-2.8-1.4 c0,0-0.6,2.3-0.7,2.9c-0.3,1-1,2.3-1.5,3.1C9.6,23.8,10.8,24,12,24c6.6,0,12-5.4,12-12C24,5.4,18.6,0,12,0z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Pin<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-20789-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"20789\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Apples<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/4 <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">[180 g] Gala apples, peeled and sliced into 1\/8 in [3 mm] slices; about 2 medium apples<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4 <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">[60 g] apple cider<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Scones<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">[120 g] cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche or sour cream<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">egg yolk<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 1\/4 <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">[320 g] all-purpose flour*<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4 <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">[50 g] granulated sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking powder<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">[1 1\/2 sticks or 170 g] cold unsalted butter\u00a0cut into \u00bd in [12 mm] pieces<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">apple butter or other jam<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Heavy cream, for brushing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Icing<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"17\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2 to 4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">reserved apple cider<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"18\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsalted butter, melted<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"20\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">apple jack or brandy, optional<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"19\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2 <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pure vanilla extract<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"23\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2 <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"21\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">Pinch<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"22\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2 <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">[180 g] confectioners&#8217; sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-20789-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"20789\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the apples<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Place the sliced apples and the apple cider in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cover the pan and let the apples steam in the cider until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. The apples should be soft, but still hold their shape.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Strain the apples, reserving the liquid for the icing, and let both cool to room temperature.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the scones<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche, egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and mix on low speed until the flour-coated pieces are the size of peas.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a spatula to fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead four to six times, until it comes together, adding more flour as necessary if the dough is sticky. Pat the dough gently into a square and roll it into a 12 in [30.5 cm] square, dusting with flour as necessary. Fold the dough into thirds, like a business letter. Fold the dough into thirds again by folding in the short ends, making a square. Transfer it to the prepared sheet pan and put it in the freezer for 10 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-1-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Return the dough to the floured surface, roll it into a 12 in [30.5 cm] square, and spread the apple butter or jam evenly over the top. Sprinkle evenly with the cooled apples, gently pressing them into the jam. Fold the dough into thirds. Turn the dough over so it\u2019s seam-side down, and gently roll out the dough into a 12 by 4 in [30.5 by 10 cm] rectangle. With a sharp knife, cut it crosswise into four equal rectangles, then cut each rectangle diagonally into two triangles. Transfer the scones to the prepared sheet pan and freeze the scones while the oven is preheating (freezing the scones help them retain their shape; scones can also be frozen for up to two weeks before baking).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-1-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Meanwhile, position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat the oven to 375F [190C]. Stack the sheet pan with the scones on another sheet pan (double-stacking the sheet pans helps prevent the bottoms of the scones from browning too quickly). Brush the tops of the triangles with a little heavy cream, making sure it doesn\u2019t drip down the sides. Bake until the tops and bottoms are light golden brown, rotating the pans halfway through, 18 to 25 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the icing<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">While the scones are baking, in a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the strained apple cider, melted butter, vanilla, brandy (if using), cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Add the confectioners\u2019 sugar and mix together, then whisk until well combined and smooth. Add more apple cider, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin the icing to your preferred consistency; the icing should be thick but pourable. If you run out of the reserved apple cider, you can use fresh cider or water instead. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-20789-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the top sheet pan to a wire rack and ice the scones immediately, using the back of a spoon or an offset spatula. Scones are best eaten the same day they are made.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">*Sometimes the tip of the scone triangle will slip down the side of the scones during baking. I peek in the oven a couple times during the baking and if I see this happening I take a knife and gently nudge the scone tip back in place.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">*Putting another baking sheet nestled directly underneath the one the scones are on helps keep the bottoms of the scones from browning too quickly before they fully bake. If you like the bottoms extra crisp, you can just use one pan.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">*Throughout my recipes posted on this website, 1 cup of flour equals 142g. Please note that 1 cup of flour can range anywhere from 120g to 142g, depending on the baker or website. I found that after weighting many cups of flour and averaging the total, mine always ended up around this number. 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