For tea time or breakfast…or pretty much whenever the mood strikes, enjoy this simple Cinnamon Sugar Maple Scone Recipe.
In the 8 1/2 years I have been blogging, it has occurred to me that I haven’t shared one single scone recipe. Which is a shame! I don’t makes scones often, which is probably why I haven’t shared any scone recipes, but when I do I always think to myself that I need to make them more frequently.
When I was on the Regal Princess cruise recently, I discovered what a great treat “tea time” is in the afternoon. People who value taking time out of their day for a sweet little snack or finger sandwich and a cup of tea definitely have the right idea!
The Regal Princess ship and many other Princess Cruises ships has a special outdoor “adults only” space called The Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is a calm, relaxing retreat like space, specifically intended for adults to be able to unwind.
Within the sanctuary, stewards are available at your call to bring you specialty drinks, chilled towels, ipads and ipods equipped with noise canceling head phones and specialty playlists and more.
The current cost for the sanctuary is $25 for half a day or $45 for a full day. Although there are plenty of places to escape and find peace and quiet aboard the Regal Princess, The Sanctuary was my favorite. I loved just being able to relax in the sun with zero agenda…reading, napping, sipping on refreshing drinks, and enjoying tea time with scones, sandwiches and desserts.
In my effort to bring more “happy cruise like vibes” into my life, infused spa water has become a regular thing, as well as afternoon “sanctuary time”, which I’ll admit…sometimes includes tea time with scones.
As I’ve been exploring and trying new scone recipes, I came across this Cinnamon Sugar Maple Scone recipe from Food.com. This is the perfect scone recipe if you are looking for something just a little bit sweet to go with your morning coffee or afternoon tea.
Enjoy the Cinnamon Sugar Maple Scone recipe below!
To find more information about the Princess Cruise Lines Sanctuary, visit the Princess Cruises website for a great video and some additional details. It’s definitely a great option for those of you who want a little extra rest and relaxation while on your Princess Cruise.
Cinnamon Sugar Maple Scone Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup butter not margarine
- 2 eggs beaten
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl and blend with a whisk.
- Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives.
- In a separate bowl beat the eggs; Mix in milk and maple syrup.
- Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients all at once.
- Gather the dough into a ball and pat out onto a lightly floured surface, forming a circle 1/2 to 1-inches thick.
- Cut into 8 pie shaped pieces and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon onto the 8 scones.
- Bake for 20 minutes.
Disclosure: I was so honored to be a guest of Princess Cruise Lines on a recent 7-day Caribbean Cruise. All opinions expressed are my own.
I was actually thinking about the Sanctuary this morning and wishing for some quiet time there again!! I love scones, but rarely make them. I need to change that and bake up a batch of these this weekend!
Scones are my favorite breakfast treat and I love the flavors in these! I try to enjoy a few minutes of quiet in the afternoons with a cup of coffee or tea and a little treat. It doesn’t always happen, but when it does it’s wonderful!
That looks like a wonderful retreat. I do always wonder if a cruise would be something I’d enjoy. Relaxing and doing nothing always sounds good but it turns out, it’s not my strongest point… Love the look of those scones though!
8 1/2 years?!?! HOLY! A scone was definitely needed, and what a recipe this is! So delicious!
I’ve only made scones once, when Starbucks quit carrying their Maple Scone…there is something about maple that Ii am powerless to ignore. Which means I will have to try these; love the flavors. And about that sanctuary? Yes, yes I could do that!
In my family’s home growing up, afternoon teatime was observed religiously (still is for my mom and dad). I’m seas away from my childhood home; I miss teatime and the days of cakes, petite fours and mini sandwiches. great scones recipe! And the cruise sounds fantastic; I’m going to look up princes cruise lines!
Firstly, can I have a Sanctuary in my own home? Perhaps our new bathroom and bedroom will become my own little chill out zone 🙂 You’ve inspired me…
Secondly! I love scones. My Mum is the scone champion in our family, she has such a light and tender touch that they always work out perfectly. I think I might need to forward your recipe to her…just as a little daughterly suggestion…. 😉
I wish I was there when the cart came around for those treats!! I was at a spa appointment (I know, such a bummer, haha) and starving!! Oh well, now I have your recipe so I can enjoy and pretend I’m in the Sanctuary all day long – well, maybe. I just need sun and the ocean now! I want to stay in the Sanctuary all the live long day!!
The Sanctuary was my favorite part of the trip. It was sooooooo relaxing and totally perfect. I love that ice cold fruit water too. These scones look perfect for munching by the sea….sigh. Relaxation.
I also love scones but have never made them myself..maybe it is time to try! The cruise you went on looks so beautiful and relaxing. Particularly that chair overlooking the water that you read in–perfect!
Afternoon tea is my all-time favorite…whyyyyyyyyy don’t we have that as an official thing here in the US? Let’s get together and make it a law, and we can start with these gorgeous scones!
I’m with you that I don’t make or eat scones that often but they are such a fun treat!
What a wonderful scone recipe. I’m definitely adding more “sanctuary” into my life.
These scones look amazing!
Just made these – they are FANTASTIC. I make scones for breakfast pretty frequently and I think these are the best ones I’ve done yet. The only changes I made were using 2c white whole wheat flour and 1 c all purpose flour, and I used whole milk because that’s what I keep in the house. I also brushed with milk and sprinkled with turbinado sugar before baking. I also wanted to note that these only took 15 min in my oven (I use an oven thermometer.) Thank you!