Apple Cheddar Scones with a Crusty Paprika Topping

Apple cheddar scones are the perfect example of a sweet and savory colliding into one. They are the perfect breakfast bites!

Apple cheddar scones are the perfect example of a sweet and savory colliding into one fantastic recipe. They are the perfect breakfast bites!

Apple cheddar scones are the perfect example of a sweet and savory colliding into one. They are the perfect breakfast bites!

Pairings for Apple Cheddar Scones with a Crusty Paprika Topping

I have a love, hate relationship with scones. They can often be dry and just not very good. When I make scones, I tend to gravitate towards the savory side of things. I definitely prefer savory or sweet when it comes to breakfast items, with the exception of a weekly pancake or waffle recipe. :) These scones represent everything I love about fall. They also kind of have this apple pie thing going on. I know quite a few of you who like cheddar cheese with your apple pie. These apple cheddar scones are full of savory goodness, but they also have a slightly sweet topping: a combination of turbinado sugar, coarse sea salt, and paprika. Here are some pairings I just love for these apple cheddar scones:

Beer If I were to pair these perfect bites with a beer I would definitely go with a brown ale. I love brown ales this time of year. They have a slightly warming quality, and the go really well with both apples and cheddar cheese. It might be hard to convince some of you to pair a beer for breakfast, but hey, I think the weekend is the perfect time to do so!

Brunch While I could eat these little cuties anytime of the day, I love them for a weekend brunch. They would go well with so many amazing brunch recipes, and I could probably go on and on forever. I would definitely go with a fall-themed brunch. I would start with these scones and pair them with an omelet recipe and a seasonal veggie. You could definitely go all out and pick a recipe from this jumbo list of brunch recipes, but if you want to keep things simple, I definitely suggest the recipes above.