Submitted by The Center for Discovery Department of Nourishment Arts (DNA)

There’s something about the scent of apples and cinnamon that instantly feels like fall in Sullivan County. This month’s featured recipe comes from our partners at The Center for Discovery, a fellow member of the School Nutrition Action Coalition (SNAC). Together, we’re working to bring more fresh, local ingredients and wholesome meals to students and families across Sullivan County. With apple season in full swing, The Center’s Department of Nourishment Arts® (DNA®)—which uses food as medicine to nourish and heal from the inside out—has shared a comforting fall favorite: Cinnamon Apple Scones.

Apples are packed with antioxidants, which help protect the body’s cells from damage. Regularly eating apples may lower the risk of certain health conditions, including heart disease. They’re also an excellent source of dietary fiber and polyphenols, which act as prebiotics to support “good” gut bacteria and promote healthy digestion.

Ingredients:

3 cups almond flour

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1 ½  tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

4 Tbsp butter, as cold as possible, cut into cubes

2 eggs

2 Tbsp honey

2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar

1 apple peeled, cored, and cut into very small strips 

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, combine the almond flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Using your hand or two butter knives, work the pieces of cold butter into the dry ingredients until a crumbly mixture is produced. 

3. In a separate bowl, thoroughly whisk together the eggs, apple cider vinegar, and honey. 

4. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients. Pour the egg mixture into it and gently mix with a spatula until wet, chunky dough forms. Stir in the apple. Using your hands, form the dough into a ball. 

5. On a sheet of parchment paper or a nonstick surface, gently flatten the ball into a circle approximately ¾ inch thick. Cut the dough like a pie into six equal parts and arrange them on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

6. Bake for 20-25 mins, rotating the tray halfway through. The scones are ready when they are browned and an inserted knife comes out clean. Transfer the scones onto a wire rack to cool before serving.

Yields: 6 servings

Sullivan 180 is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a healthy community one degree at a time through people, places and policy, with an intentional focus on prevention and empowering a healthier generation. Sullivan 180 has partnered with the Sullivan County Democrat and Claire Burns to bring you delicious and nutritious recipes on the first Friday of every month. For more information on the work of Sullivan 180, visit Sullivan180.org. 

The Center for Discovery, a 501C3 nonprofit organization, is redefining care for individuals with complex conditions through our innovative, holistic approach to health and well-being. The Center’s Department of Nourishment Arts® (DNA®) embodies this mission every day—using food as medicine to nourish and heal from the inside out.

Recipe Source: Nom Nom Paleo

Nutrition source: National Library of Medicine & Department of Food Science, Cornell University

Photo provided by LeMoine Family Kitchen