Vegan Apple Jack Scones
Buttery and tender vegan Apple jack scones with fresh apple and cinnamon just like the popular Apple Jack cereal.
Servings: 24 scones
Ingredients
- 50 g (¼ cup) granulated sugar ,plus extra for sprinkling
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 460 g (3⅔ cup) self-raising flour ,sifted
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 100 g (7¼ tbsp) vegan butter ,chilled, cubed
- 350 g (2⅓ cup) 2 large apples* ,skin on, cubed to 0.5-1cm thick
- 50 mL (3⅓ tbsp) coconut cream
- 145 mL (½ cup + 2 tbsp) soy milk ,or oat
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
Vanilla Glaze (optional)
- 150 g confectionary sugar ,sifted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Scones
- Preheat your oven to 392°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the granulated sugar with cinnamon and nutmeg to infuse the spices into the sugar. Add in the flour and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
- Throw in the chilled butter and use your hands or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour mixture. Aim to see chunks of butter (the size of green peas) and avoid overmixing. When in doubt, stick to bigger chunks of butter. Add in the apples and toss lightly.
- Grab a large measuring cup, mix the cream, milk, vinegar and vanilla together. Pouring the all the liquid ingredients in the flour mixture. Use your hands to gently incorporate all the ingredients until a crumbly dough is formed.
- Transfer the dough to a clean surface lightly dusted with flour and form into a disc. Flatten to about 1-inch thick and dust the surface with a little flour. Use your favorite cookie cutter to cut out the scones then transfer to the prepared pan. Brush the scones with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until scones are golden brown. Leave to cool for 10-15 minutes.
Glaze (optional)
- Meanwhile, if making the glaze, whisk together the confectionary sugar with vanilla until it turns to a thick yet runny glaze. If the glaze is too thick add a splash of milk. Alternatively, add more confectionary sugar if the glaze is too runny.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and serve immediately with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!