Single-serve Apple and Cinnamon Scone

Pretty much a mug cake but better- don't get me wrong, I do love a mug cake, but sometimes they can be a bit stodgy and dense. This scone, on the other hand, is fluffy, super tender and cinnamon-y, and looks absolutely gorgeous as well!

So I do admit it's not a traditional 'scone', but I wanted to call it one because some of the techniques used (like rubbing in the butter) is the route you'd take for some scones. This little treat is perfect for a morning or afternoon tea- I especially like it during the boring days of online school, but whenever you have it, you'll be sure to have a smile on your face afterwards. It admittedly does require a bit more work than a 'bung it all in and mix' mug cake, but that's kinda what I like about it- you get to experience the calming and meditative feel of baking, but without the huge amounts of ingredients, dishes and craziness afterwards.

Recipe- Makes 1 mug scone

Ingredients

2 heaped tbs of self-raising flour (or 3 level tbs)

small knob unsalted butter (around 2 tsp)

pinch of cinnamon

1 tsp brown sugar

3 tbs cream or milk

half an apple, sliced thinly

sprinkle of demerara sugar

extra cream, to serve

Place the flour in a microwave-safe ramekin, bowl or mug. Add the butter, and using your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture is lump free. Add the cinnamon and brown sugar, and stir until combined. Add the cream or milk, and gently stir until a rough dough forms. Press down to flatten into the ramekin, then arrange apple slices in a rose shape by pressing the slices into the dough. Sprinkle with demerara sugar.

Place ramekin into microwave, and cook on high for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 or until the mixture has risen and bounces back when pressed. Drizzle cream over the top and serve hot.

DIFFICULTY	INGREDIENTS	PREP TIME	COOK TIME
Easy	7	5 minutes	1-1 1/2 minutes