Caramel Apple Pie Scones
Craving the cozy flavors of fall in a fun, bakery-style treat? These Caramel Apple Pie Scones combine tender, buttery pastry and warm spiced apples—all finished with a drizzle of gooey caramel. They’re everything you love about apple pie, in handheld scone form!
An Irresistible Fall Treat!
These Caramel Apple Pie Scones are my go-to when craving something sweet, warm, and comforting. They have all the flavors of a classic apple pie but in a buttery, flaky scone form. The combination of cinnamon-spiced apples, crumbly scones, and a drizzle of caramel sauce makes them irresistible.
The best part? They come together in under an hour, making them a fantastic choice for a weekend brunch, a cozy afternoon treat, or even a quick dessert. Plus, they smell amazing while baking—your kitchen will be filled with cinnamon and warm apples!
Want to make the best Caramel Apple Pie Scones? I have all the tips to help you get that perfect balance of light and flaky scones with a rich, flavorful topping. Let’s dive in!
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Why You Should Make This Recipe
- Simple ingredients, big flavor! You likely have most of these ingredients in your pantry.
- Perfect for fall! These scones are a cozy autumn treat, but delicious any time of the year.
- Easy and quick! Ready in under an hour, making them perfect for a last-minute sweet treat.
Ingredients You Will Need
NOTE: Full ingredient amounts and instructions are in the printable recipe card at the end of the post.
Scones:
- All-purpose flour
- White granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Cold unsalted butter – cubed
- Milk
- Vanilla extract
Topping After Baking:
- White sugar
- Ground cinnamon
Apple Pie Topping:
- Canned apple pie filling – rinsed and diced
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Brown sugar
- Water
- Lemon juice
- Caramel sauce – for drizzling
Substitutions & Variations
- Salted caramel twist: Use salted caramel sauce for a sweet-and-salty contrast.
- Homemade apple pie filling: Swap the canned filling for fresh homemade apple pie filling.
- Different fruit fillings: Try this recipe with cherry, blueberry, or peach pie filling.
- Icing instead of caramel: Drizzle a simple vanilla icing over the top instead of caramel.
Step-by-Step Instructions
PREP: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, white granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
Cut in Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract.
Combine: Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in Apples: Gently fold in the rinsed and diced apple pie filling until evenly distributed.
Shape the Dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
Cut & Bake: Cut the rectangle into triangles or wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
Prepare Apple Pie Topping: While scones are baking, combine the apple pie filling, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, water, and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Mix gently.
Coat & Top: Once baked, dip the tops of the warm scones into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then spoon a generous amount of the apple pie topping onto each scone.
Drizzle & Serve: Drizzle caramel sauce over the scones. Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
These scones are incredibly versatile and can be served in so many delicious ways:
- Warm for breakfast or brunch with a mug of coffee, hot apple cider, or chai tea.
- As a cozy dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or warm custard.
- Alongside whipped cream or clotted cream for an indulgent afternoon tea treat.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- Mini versions can be served as part of a fall dessert board.
Perfect for fall gatherings, weekend baking, or just when you want something sweet and spiced!
Tips for Success
- Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Make sure the butter is cold—not melted—for that perfect crumbly texture.
- Don’t overmix the dough, or your scones may turn tough.
- Let them cool slightly before serving so the caramel sets and flavors develop.
- These are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored (see below).
Frequent Questions
And that’s it! These caramel apple pie scones are a no-stress treat that looks impressive but comes together easily, whether you’re making them for a cozy fall morning, a special brunch, or just because, they’re sure to be a hit!
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Caramel Apple Pie Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cup flours
- ¼ cup white granulated sugar
- ⅛ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ nutmeg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping after oven:
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Apple Pie Topping
- 20 ounce can apple pie filling rinsed and diced
- 1 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Caramel Sauce to drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a 9×13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, white granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract.
- Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the rinsed and diced apple pie filling until evenly distributed.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a rectangle about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the rectangle into triangles or wedges, depending on your preferred scone shape, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden.
- While the scones bake, prepare the apple pie topping: In a medium bowl, combine the diced apple pie filling, cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar, water, and lemon juice. Mix gently until well combined.
- Once baked, remove the scones from the oven and immediately dip the tops in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat.
- Spoon a generous amount of the apple pie topping onto each scone while still warm.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce over the apple topping.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious caramel apple pie scones.
