Caramel Apple Scones

Recipe courtesy of Mid-Maine Technical Center's Culinary Arts Program

Scone Dough Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 C All Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 C Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp. Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • 3 oz. Butter
  • 6 fl. oz. Half and Half
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1 tbsp. Vanilla
  • 1-1/3 C Apple, Shredded


Directions

  1. In a bowl add flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cut in butter until a coarse crumb forms.
  3. In a separate bowl mix together the half and half, egg yolks and vanilla.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
  5. Stir in the apple.
  6. Turn onto a floured surface and knead 10 times.
  7. Pat into a circle and cut out scones.
  8. Place onto a sheet pan with parchment paper and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes.


Caramel Ingredients

  • 1 C Sugar
  • 2 oz. Butter
  • 2 fl. oz. Cream
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt


Directions

  1. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, heat the sugar over medium heat until completely melted; stirring constantly to avoid clumps/burning.
  2. Once melted and browned, take off the heat and add in butter; stir until melted.
  3. Add in cream and salt.
  4. Allow to cool slightly before use.

Introducing MMTC's Culinary Arts Program

Mid-Maine Technical Center’s Culinary Arts students learn food preparation, sanitation, kitchen operations, safety, and professionalism in a hands-on kitchen environment. The program prepares students for careers and further education in food service, hospitality, and culinary arts.


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