Scones are a handy little treat to have. You can make a batch in next to no time, they can be sweet or savoury depending on your mood, and they’re great with a cuppa. In fact, there are a few other advantages to scones — share them with friends, keep them in the freezer — and at less than $5 per serve, these apple pie scones are great for the budget conscious.
Naturally, this particular recipe was inspired by the humble apple pie. I really liked the flavours of cinnamon, ginger and — of course — fresh apple. If you’re wondering about the type of apple to use for this apple pie scone recipe, the answer is ‘any kind’. I used a sweet variety (think Kanzi, Fuji, Royal Gala), but you could also use those varieties that have a sweet-tart balance (my mouth waters just thinking about them).