RECIPE / [ England ] Apple Citrus & Toasted Almond Scones

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MIZU RECIPE TOASTED ALMOND SCONE THUMBNAIL

It’s been a very busy summer full of weddings and custom orders, leaving little time to indulge in my culinary pursuits. But It is officially autumn and I all want to do is be engulfed in a cloud of black cashmere and bake ( but not at the same time )

 

This week MIZU’s designs are inspired by the incredible landscapes of the Kew Gardens, or as they are better known- The Royal Botanic Gardens. Located right outside London, these gardens are a combination of iron-framed glasshouses and manicured landscapes of exotic flowers. It’s beyond picturesque, So I can see why the royal family would want to claim it for their own.

 

MIZU RECIPE TOASTED ALMOND SCONE KEW GARDENS

I best become inspired when I am able to create a full sensory experience. I may not be able to travel to the royal gardens for the day, but I can still make my own parallel reality. This pseudo-trip was obviously going to have to include food, so I thought what better way to channel my inner royal than with bit of tea and scones!

I made this recipe to be just about as healthy as I could, while still maintaining flavor and a bit of indulgence.If you’d like to take it further, you could forego the butter and replace with yogurt, but the end result may be a bit more dense ( but equally as delicious ). 

If you have one of those apple-corers that peels and slices at the same time, this is the time to bring it out. I used to have one that I would use multiple times a day (  just ask my former roommate ). They’re not only pretty cheap and sofun to use, but will also save you a lot of time. You can find a relatively cheap one at Target.

This recipe is a zesty orange dough that is wrapped up with toasted almonds, cinnamon and stewed apples, perfect for autumn. I added a few chia seeds ( shocker ) for additional crunch. 

Sit back, put on your favorite Vivaldi and enjoy with your morning Earl Grey ( or coffee for the yanks ). 

 

Cheers!

MIZU RECIPE TOASTED ALMOND SCONE APPLE PEEL

 

Here’s what you’ll need:

Apple filling:

  • 3 large apples, peel & sliced
  • 1 Tablespoon butter
  • 1 Orange, zest and juice of
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon raw cane sugar
  • 1/2 Cup sliced almonds

 

Scone:

  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour, additional for rolling
  • 3 Tablespoons raw cane sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 Tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 Cup almond milk
  • Zest of 1 medium orange
  • 2 Tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 Large egg white
  • *3 Tablespoons chia seed ( optional )
  • *1/4 Cup sliced almonds ( optional )

MIZU RECIPE TOASTED ALMOND SCONE INGREDIENTS

 

 

Here’s what you’ll need to do:

 

Starting with the apple filling;

Melt 1T of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add cinnamon & almonds. Toast for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add sliced apples, 1T raw cane sugar and orange zest. Stir to evenly coat in cinnamon-almond mixture. Add juice of 1 orange. Let mixture simmer on medium heat for 7-10 minutes or until tender. Stir occasionally. Set aside to cool. 

Preheat oven 425°

In a large bowl: sift together flour, sugar, baking powder & salt. Add orange zest. Using a pastry blender ( or a fork ), cut in butter to sifted mixture. The result should look like coarse breadcrumbs. 

in a separate bowl, combine almond milk, orange juice, and egg white. Gently mix wet mixture with dry until fully incorporated *Add chia / almond at this point if desired *. Add additional flour if necessary, dough should be slightly sticky. 

On a well floured surface, roll out dough into a large rectangle. Spread cooked apple mixture on top, edge to edge ( you may have a little extra, which is fine because it is delicious by itself ). Starting on one edge, roll dough into a large cylinder - similar to making cinnamon buns. Gently press top and sides to form a more rectangular shape. End result should look similar to a loaf of uncooked bread. 

With a sharp knife, Cut dough at alternating 45° angles. Sparsely place on a greased baking tray. Bake for 19 minutes or until golden brown. 

Makes 12 scones

 

Enjoy! 

 

MIZU RECIPE TOASTED ALMOND SCONE PREP HOW TO

MIZU RECIPE TOASTED ALMOND SCONE PREP HOW TO

MIZU RECIPE TOASTED ALMOND SCONE FINAL PLATING

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