Tuesdays with Dorie: Apple Cheddar Scones
July 1, 2008 at 5:10 am | Posted in biscuits/scones, breakfast things, groups, tuesdays with dorie | 43 Comments
These are the last treats baked in the oven of my old apartment (sniff). Karina of The Floured Apron has chosen Dorie’s Apple Cheddar Scones for TWD this week. If it weren’t for the group, I probably wouldn’t have made this recipe. Not that doesn’t sound good to me, it actually sounds quite good, but I just know I wouldn’t have gotten around to it. I’m so glad I got the push I needed, because I thought they were fantastic!
Apples and cheddar cheese are a classic combination. I used to think it was a southern thing…then I thought it was a New England thing. I have no idea what kind of thing it is now, except for a good thing. This recipe calls for dried apples, which hold their form well in the scones, and grated cheddar (I used white), which melts into the background. The dried fruit and cheddar cheese, along with apple juice, make for a slightly sweet and salty combo that I love. Cornmeal in the dough makes them bake up golden and gives them texture. If I make them again, I’ll either scoop out the sticky dough in rounds or pat it out a bit fatter, but that’s purely for looks. I served mine with a little honey butter on the side–tasty!
Sorry to keep this so short, but as I write this, I’m still in the midst of packing. A big thanks to Karina for this week’s pick! My internet connection may be down for several days due to the move, so I might not be able to check out the TWD blogroll myself this week, but you should! And check out Baking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan or Karina’s post for the recipe for these Apple Cheddar Scones.
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Your scones look delicious! The texture looks perfect.
Comment by Erin— July 1, 2008 #
We’re about to start packing, so I’m truly impressed you made time for this one! Looks delicious.
Comment by Rebecca— July 1, 2008 #
yum, they look lovely and cheesey – just how I like my scones!
Comment by Tammy— July 1, 2008 #
ACK! I forgot about this recipe and still need to make it.
Comment by Jenny— July 1, 2008 #
yours look so tasty! mine were super dry, but i’m sure the honey butter would have helped… good idea 🙂 best of luck with the move!
Comment by kim— July 1, 2008 #
Ooo – honey butter sounds fabulous. Good luck with the moving!
Comment by Caitlin— July 1, 2008 #
Seriously. Every time I come to your blog I am drooling by the end of the read. The pictures are so good I feel like that plate of scones is sitting on my desk. YUM!
Comment by Janna from Honeyed Hashette— July 1, 2008 #
Apples and cheddar is classic isn’t it? That big scone looks great.
Comment by rainbowbrown— July 1, 2008 #
Gorgeous picture – and honey butter, yum!
Comment by Jessica— July 1, 2008 #
They look great! Good luck with your move.
Comment by Kelly D— July 1, 2008 #
Looks fabulous. Good luck with the move!
Comment by Jules— July 1, 2008 #
Looks yummy! Best wishes on your move.
Comment by Barbara— July 1, 2008 #
Good luck with the move! Your scones look wonderful!!
Comment by Holly— July 1, 2008 #
Happy moving, your scones look great! Hope to read you soon again!
Ulrike from Küchenlatein
Comment by Ulrike aka ostwestwind— July 1, 2008 #
How great that you made these in the midst of moving — an activity that’s never without drama. So glad you liked them. Good luck with the move and I hope you’ll be up and baking many wonderful things in your new oven very soon.
Comment by dorie— July 1, 2008 #
Beautiful job! Glad you made them, they are worth it!
Comment by Annemarie— July 1, 2008 #
Oh these look and sound yummy. I love different flavoured scones, and have never done a cheese and apple one before.
Comment by Y— July 1, 2008 #
Nice picture of your lovely looking scones.
Comment by pamela— July 1, 2008 #
Your scones look really wonderful and tasty. Honey butter on top…now there’s a nice idea, I hadn’t thought of honey at all. Maybe time to make some more….good luck with your move!
Comment by Kayte— July 1, 2008 #
Your scones look so moist and yummy! Good luck with your move.
Comment by Amy P— July 1, 2008 #
We thought they were wonderful, and they’re definitely on the repeat list. Good luck with your move!
Comment by Madam Chow— July 1, 2008 #
Your scones look delicious. Mine are in the oven right now, so I hope they turn out as good as yours.
Comment by Di— July 1, 2008 #
Your scones look fabulous! I just love the crispy exterior, beautifully golden!
Comment by LyB— July 2, 2008 #
What a great recipe to make for the kitchen’s last hurrah! They look like perfect homey treats, you have a great crumb.
Comment by lemontartlet— July 2, 2008 #
Beautiful scones! They look delicious. Good luck with your move.
Comment by Erin— July 2, 2008 #
Looks great!
Comment by Amy (Sing for your supper)— July 2, 2008 #
They look good. Mine were a little on the flat side, but they still tasted great!
Comment by Mary Ann— July 2, 2008 #
I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! You’re scones look wonderful 🙂 They will make a good packing break snack!
Comment by Rigby— July 2, 2008 #
Your pictures are always so great. The scone looks delicious!
Comment by Sharon - Butcher, Baker......— July 2, 2008 #
Your scones look luscious; I’m glad you found the time to bake them while prepping to move. Best of luck with *that* adventure! 🙂
Comment by Dolores— July 2, 2008 #
Wow! Those are really flaky scones. Amazing pictures as usual!
Comment by Steph— July 2, 2008 #
They look so moist and yummy! the more i see them the more i feel i may have missed out on something…
Comment by Laura— July 2, 2008 #
those look SO YUMMY!!! Good luck on the move and looking fwd to seeing you back up and running soon!
Comment by Mara— July 2, 2008 #
Good luck in the new place. Now you can make apple cheddar scones for all of us. Just tell us when to be there. I’ll even bring butter if you want.
Comment by giz— July 2, 2008 #
It is a yummy recipe. I love your close-up shot.
Comment by Allison— July 2, 2008 #
Your scones look lovely! Good luck on the move!
Comment by Christine— July 2, 2008 #
Gorgeous scones! I agree the taste of apple and cheddar goes so well together! 🙂
Comment by Gigi— July 2, 2008 #
You have the prettiest pictures! Will you come take mine?!
Good luck on your move!
Comment by Kristen— July 2, 2008 #
WOW. Yours look so moist and delicious! I’d love to try this recipe!
Comment by Cakespy— July 2, 2008 #
Apple and cheddar is one of my favorite combo’s too. I can only imagine what it must taste like in a hot scone.Mmmmmm!!!
Comment by nina— July 3, 2008 #
They look great, great job and happy new home.
Comment by Natashya— July 3, 2008 #
These scones are the perfect packing snack, actually they are just the perfect snack!
Comment by mari— July 4, 2008 #
looks so delicious..hmmm…^^
Comment by Cah— August 21, 2008 #