Apple Cinnamon Scones

Name: Apple Cinnamon Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; 1/4 tsp allspice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter (frozen ); 1/2 cup Kefir or buttermilk; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1 cup Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced); 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 2 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tbsp almond milk

Buttery scones studded with tart Granny Smith apples and warm spices. Frozen butter creates a tender crumb while kefir adds subtle tang to the dough.

Glycemic Load: 19.4 (Medium)

212 calories per serving

Serves: 12

Prep: 20 minutes

Cook: 20 minutes

Original recipe: sipandscone.com

About This Calculation

Apple Cinnamon Scones has a medium glycemic load of 19.4 per serving — moderate blood sugar impact — portion size and meal composition matter.

The primary glycemic load contributors are all-purpose flour (GL 10.7), granulated sugar (GL 3.6), powdered sugar (confectioners sugar) (GL 3.2). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.