Apple Salted Caramel Scones
Sep 26, 2016, Updated May 07, 2023
Buttery and flaky Apple Salted Caramel Scones are packed with all the warm spices. The salted caramel sauce on top makes them extra special!
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Apple Salted Caramel Scones are the perfect treat to enjoy this fall. Filled with all the warm spices, these apple scones are flaky, buttery and topped with my favorite homemade salted caramel sauce!
Apples!! Fall is more or less synonyms with apples. You can’t possibly ignore them at this time of the year. I have been munching on them nonstop. There are so many varieties to choose from. Honestly speaking, I am still not familiar with all the different types of apples. The simple reason is because we never had this much to choose from back home and so for me it was like a totally new thing. When I went to buy apples some 5 years ago in the United States, I couldn’t believe what I saw! So many apples and so many names, how would I ever know which one is perfect. Then I read few articles and realized that there isn’t really a perfect apple, they are all good depending on what you need them for. For some recipes, tart apples (like Granny Smith) are better and for some, you need the sweeter variety (like Gala).
Anyway so much for apples, the bottom line is that they are so in season & you must use them to make these Apple Salted Caramel Scones. These apple scones were really good on their own but the salted caramel just made them so much better, like it always does!
I used my base scone recipe here, which I have used in my blueberry scones and pumpkin scones before and just tweaked it a little to make these Apple Salted Caramel Scones. My initial idea was to make simple apple scones but then I had some heavy whipping cream left in my refrigerator and so I made my favorite salted caramel sauce and then topped these apple scones with these – it was so good! I am little addicted to everything salted caramel so these scones are right up there in my favorite list.
Making scones is pretty straight forward. The most important thing that you have to remember is to use cold butter. I usually cut my cold butter into small cubes and then place it inside the freezer for few minutes before using in the recipe. That way the butter stays really cold, which results in flaky scones. Butter, flaky scones with a hot cup of coffee – there can’t be a better start to your day! Enjoy!
Method
In a bowl whisk together all purpose flour, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder and ginger powder. Add the baking powder and whisk.
Now add both the sugars and whisk to combine. Set aside.
In another measuring jar or bowl, whisk together egg and vanilla extract.
Add in the heavy cream and unsweetened apple sauce and whisk to combine. Set aside.
Now take cubed cold butter out of the refrigerator and add it to the flour mix.
Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two forks till the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add in the liquid mix to the flour mix and also add the chopped apples.
Mix everything together. Dump it onto a floured surface (the dough will be sticky) and work with your hands to bring it together in form of a 8 inch circle.
Using a sharp knife cut the circle into 8 triangles. Brush each triangle with heavy cream and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
Bake the scones at 400 F degrees for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy warm apple salted caramel scones with coffee!
* Scones freeze well. Place a piece of parchment paper between each scones and put them inside a ziplock bag and freeze. When you want to eat them, simply take them out of the freezer and re-heat in the oven at 350 F degrees till they are warm.
* I did not peel the apple before adding it to the scones, you may do so!
Apple Salted Caramel Scones

Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpouse flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold & cut into cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup applesauce unsweetened
- 1.25 cup chopped apples I did not peel them, you may do so
To sprinkle
- turbinado sugar
- heavy cream to brush on top.
1/3 cup salted caramel sauce, to drizzle
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk together all purpose flour, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder and ginger powder. Add the baking powder and whisk.
- Now add both the sugars and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- In another measuring jar or bowl, whisk together egg and vanilla extract.
- Add in the heavy cream and unsweetened apple sauce and whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Now take cubed cold butter out of the refrigerator and add it to the flour mix.
- Cut in the butter using a pastry cutter or two forks till the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add in the liquid mix to the flour mix and also add the chopped apples.
- Mix everything together. Dump it onto a floured surface (the dough will be sticky) and work with your hands to bring it together in form of a 8 inch circle.
- Using a sharp knife cut the circle into 8 triangles. Brush each triangle with heavy cream and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
- Bake the scones at 400 F degrees for 20-25 minutes. Enjoy warm apple salted caramel scones with coffee!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Apple Salted Caramel Scones
Hi Manali,
This looks delish and I actually want to make it this weekend. But I don’t see where it says how much chopped apples to add in the ingredients list. Can you let me know how much?
Thanks
Lea
Hi Lea! Fixed it now, sorry somehow missed the apples in apple scones..oops! 😛 Hope you like these!
nothing better than caramel and apples! these look delicious! 😉
Thanks Michele!
You just can’t go wrong with caramel no matter which apple variety you choose! Pinned!
Absolutely! Thanks for the pin Rachelle!
Well this look like they would be a great sweet little treat. Like they would be perfect with a good cup of tea!
Thank you Matt!
I’ve been getting tired of the usual pancakes or waffles on the weekends – this recipe might be a perfect replacement with a hot cup of coffee 🙂 I might even persuade my family to go apple picking with me so we can have these when we come back home! Thanks for sharing, Manali!
Thanks Jessica, I am glad you liked it!
These look great! This will be a perfect way to celebrate after we go apple picking this weekend. Thanks 🙂
Thanks Mary!
These are beyond incredible, Manali. The topping totally caught my eye on social media and then I had to come see these up close and personal. Now I want the whole batch!
Thanks Mir!
Mmmmm, these scones look divine, Manali. Just perfect for Autumn.
Thank you Anu!
These scones look amazing, Manali! Love the apple and salted caramel combo! So perfect for fall!
apple & caramel are the best! Thanks Kelly!
You had me at apples, salt and caramel! Can’t go wrong. Gorgeous pictures Manali
Thanks Maria!
Now you’ve done it! This is my weakness and I just can’t resist! Scones are one of my absolute favorites and with a little apple and caramel…..well….I’m going to have to make these! 🙂
Thanks kathy! salted caramel is my weakness!!
Manali, these scones are just gorgeous and you can’t beat these flavors!
Thank you Marcie!
Scones are my favorite morning treat and these are totally calling my name Manali!! LOVE the apple and salted caramel combo going on here! Now THIS is morning eats done decadent and right! 😉 Cheers!
Thanks Cheyanne!
wow these scones look crazily delicious and tempting!
Thanks Angie!
We’ve been munching on apples nonstop around here, too. For me, the perfect apple is crunchy and sweet…that’s why we love Honeycrisps so much! And I love me a good scone, too…so the combo is definitely right up my alley. These look amazing, Manali! 🙂
I love honeycrisp too! Thanks David!
You’re speaking my fall love language with these gorgeous scones, Manali! SERIOUSLY craving one of these caramel-covered beauties right now!
Thanks Sarah!
Fall is definitely about apples, especially when it involves these gorgeous scones! I love the caramel on top, Manali! This is definitely perfect for breakfast or dessert…YUM!
Thanks Gayle!