Chopped Apple Buttermilk Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 7 oz. honeycrisp or granny smith apple, (washed, cored, chopped small)
• 2 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 stick cold unsalted butter (cut into tablespoons)
• 1 cup buttermilk (cold)
• 1 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   --- To prepare the biscuits: ---

2. 2

   Preheat your oven to 450°F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. 3

   In a small skillet over high heat, cook the apples for 3 minutes until they are softened.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Whisk these ingredients together until mixed well.

5. 5

   Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and use your hands, a fork, or a pastry blender to create a crumble. Make a well in the middle of this crumble and pour in the chopped apples and cold buttermilk. Once you've formed your dough, scoop out the biscuits using a ¼ cup or 2 oz cookie scoop and place them on the lined baking sheet.

6. 6

   Pop the biscuits in the oven for about 15 minutes until they are lightly golden.

7. 7

   --- To prepare the glaze: ---

8. 8

   While the biscuits bake, prepare the glaze by simply whisking the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth.

9. 9

   When your biscuits are done baking, drizzle them with this sweet glaze and enjoy!