"Homemade caramel apple cinnamon scones with crunchy tops, warm centers, and caramel drizzles. Perfect Fall breakfast or afternoon treat!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled), plus more for hands and work surface
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2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 and 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, frozen
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1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream (plus 2 Tbsp for brushing)
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 heaping cup (125g) peeled and chopped apple (I use Granny Smith)*
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optional for topping: coarse sugar
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1/2 cup (120ml) store-bought or homemade salted caramel*