When you mix apples, butter, gruyere, and flour together you get something sweet, savory, and delicious.

INGREDIENTS

2 firm tart apples

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup sugar plus 1 1/2 tablespoons for sprinkling

1/2 tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt plus additional for egg wash

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes

1/2 cup shredded cheese (use gruyere or cheddar)

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 large eggs

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Peel and core apples, then cut them into small chunks. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them until they take on a little color and feel dry to the touch, about 20 minutes. Cool completely.

Sift or whisk flour, sugar, baking powder and salt together. Set aside.

Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer with a paddle attachment, along with cooled apple chunks, cheese, cream and one egg. Sprinkle flour mixture over the top and mix on low speed until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

Generously flour counter top and place the scone dough on top of it. Sprinkle with flour. Use a rolling pin to gently roll (or use your hands to pat) the dough into a 1 1/4-inch thick, 6-inch circle. Cut circle into 6 wedges. Transfer them to a baking sheet that has either been buttered or lined with a fresh sheet of parchment paper. Leave at least 2 inches between each scone.

Beat remaining egg in a small bowl with a pinch of salt. Brush the scones with egg wash and sprinkle them with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake until firm and golden, about 30 minutes. With a spatula, lift them to a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes.

I altered this recipe.