Apple Scones with Spiced Maple Butter

INGREDIENTS

2 3/4 cups

all-purpose flour

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

1 tbsp

baking powder

1 tsp

apple pie spice or ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

butter, chilled and cut into small pieces

1 cup

finely chopped tart apple, such as Braeburn, Jonagold or Jonathan

eggs, lightly beaten

3/4 cup

whipping cream

egg yolk, beaten

1 tbsp

whipping cream

thin slices of unpeeled apple, such as Braeburn, Jonagold or Jonathan

Coarse sugar or granulated sugar

Spiced Maple Butter or honey

1/2 cup

butter, softened

2 tbsp

pure maple syrup or mild honey

1/4 tsp

apple pie spice or ground cinnamon