Cranberry Orange Scones
Cranberry Orange Scones are a delightful treat that perfectly balances tart cranberries and zesty orange, all wrapped in a warm, flaky pastry. Ideal for brunch or an afternoon tea, these scones are best enjoyed fresh from the oven with a pat of butter or your favorite jam. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, they’re sure to impress family and friends at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, unthawed)
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in cranberries and orange zest. Add heavy cream and mix until just combined.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface, knead gently, shape into a circle about 1 inch thick, and cut into wedges or rounds.
- Place scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with cream. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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