Apple Cheddar Nut Scones

Submitted by lazyme

"I found this recipe in a booklet from MOTT'S Applesauce and thought that they sounded really good. The booklet suggests serving these with chili."

 

• Ready In: 31mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1⁄4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 cup sunflower seeds, unsalted
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup applesauce, Mott's

directions

1. Heat oven to 400°F
2. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly.
4. Stir in cheese and nuts.
5. Add apple sauce; stir just until moistened.
6. On floured surface, knead dough gently 5 or 6 times.
7. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; press into 8-inch circle, about 1/2 inch thick.
8. Cut into wedges; separate slightly.
9. Bake at 400°F for 12 to 16 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Lalaloula]

Wow, these scones are absolutely SUPERB! The cheddar goes great with the applesauce flavour and the sunflower seeds add a lovely crunch. I used Syd's Recipe #324030 for these and the honey added a subtle sweetness, which I thought was great with the cheese. I subbed whole spelt flour for the ap as thats what I had on hand and the nutty taste of it complemented the seeds nicely. Ill definitely make these again! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing this gem of a recipe with us, MRSJSPANTS!

 

[luvcookn]

OK...I have finished the eating the 2nd one!!! Whoa Nellie!!! Lazyme...totally amazing. I did however have to use a wee bit more applesauce, probably due to the lack of moisture in my flour as we live in a dry climate. So this is nothing new to me. I will be making more tomorrow to share with friends. DH usually only has one at a time, this time he asked for a second one. Thank you for sharing a great keeper.

 

[Nif_H]

Awesome! I made these as directed and we all enjoyed them a lot. I wouldn't change a thing! I made these in Don's memory, including making my family wait to eat dinner until I was done photographing them - LOL! Thanks!

 

[Sydney Mike]

I made these with a sharp cheddar since I wanted them that way & also served them topped with a bit of homemade chunky applesauce! So easy to make, & VERY TASTY, too! They might just be good with chili, but we had half of them for breakfast & by the time supper rolled around, they were all gone! Thanks for sharing! [Tagged, made & reviewed in the lazyme cook-a-thon]