We’ve had some seriously cold nights lately. Which meant that we needed to change our summer duvet out for our winter one. And man, there is no better feeling than tucking yourself into bed on that first night. It feels like luxury. It feels like coziness. It’s the way going to bed is supposed to feel. The thick heavy duvet is like a perfect hug at the end of a long day. It’s dreamy. Even as I’m writing this I am holding off the strong desire to just go sit in bed. Any excuse to be wrapped up in inexplicable comfort.

With the colder nights comes cooler days and suddenly I find it hard to not have a constant stream of baked goods coming out of the oven. A cup of tea seems like a wasted opportunity when not accompanied by some sort of warm confection. These Cheddar Apple Scones are what quite afternoons want. They are 100% fall and 100% delicious. The brightness of the apple works so well with the cheddar and the rye flour adds in a subtle earthiness. They are somehow savory and sweet at the same time. Roasting the apples beforehand is key as it reduces the moisture content and also intensifies the apple flavor just a bit more. You can make the scones without rye if you want and swap it out for whole-wheat flour. 100% all-purpose flour works too.

The dough comes together relatively quickly. While the apples are roasting you can prep all the other components and then throw it together in just a few minutes. The dough will be a bit wet and sticky but don’t be afraid to man handle it. Getting it rolled up can be a tad bit annoying if it sticks but just coat your hands with flour and carry on. The resulting scone comes out more on the soft fluffy side but the sugar on top creates the perfect crunch. They are, dare I say, like a thick duvet wrapped around warm juicy apples. It’s the best.