Cranberry Orange Scones

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Tender Cranberry Orange Scones are full of fruity, sweet, and tart cranberry flavor and topped with a freshly squeezed orange juice glaze.

Another week. Another recipe! These Cranberry Orange Scones are refreshing, delicious, and just the right amount of Christmas flavor that can last all year long! Scones are one of those brunchy pastries that never get old. There really is nothing like a sweet and freshly made scone with a cup of coffee in the morning, especially around the holidays!

Nothing says Christmas to me quite like the pairing of fresh cranberries with oranges. These scones are very reminiscent of my mother’s cranberry orange bread that she makes every year. I love that stuff, so this cranberry orange scones recipe has a special place in my heart! Dotted with cranberries and topped with orange glaze, these scones are sweet, but tart. Aromatic and full of fruity fresh flavors, these soft and flaky scones will not disappoint!

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What Do I Need to Make Cranberry Orange Scones?

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (unbleached)
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter (unsalted)
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 cup powdered sugar

Step by Step Instructions:

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2: Place the cranberries, orange zest and granulated sugar in a food processor and pulse until the cranberries are coarsely and evenly chopped.

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the the butter until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cranberry mixture and lightly stir.

Step 3: In a small bowl, stir together the milk, sour cream, and egg. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir it until the ingredients are just moistened.

Step 4: Dust a smooth surface with flour, and turn the dough out onto it. Gently knead the scone dough about 5 or 6 times. Divide the dough in half. Transfer each portion over to a lightly greased large baking sheet and pat each into about a 6 round. Cut each round into 6 wedges, separating slightly.

Step 5: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Step 6: In a small bowl, combine the orange juice with the powdered sugar. Drizzle over the cooled scones and enjoy!

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Cranberry Orange Scones

Yield: 12 scones

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Tender cranberry orange scones are full of fruity, sweet, and tart cranberry flavor and topped with a fresh squeezed orange juice glaze.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1 orange, zested and juiced
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose unbleached flour
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
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• 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1 egg
• 2 Tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 1 cup confectioners sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place the cranberries, orange zest and granulated sugar in a food processor and pulse until the cranberries are coarsely and evenly chopped.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the the butter until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse crumbs. Add the cranberry mixture and lightly stir.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the milk, sour cream, and egg. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir it just until the ingredients are moistened.
5. Dust a smooth surface with flour and turn the dough out onto it. Gently knead the scone dough about 5 or 6 times. Divide the dough in half. Transfer each portion over to a lightly greased baking sheet and pat each into about a 6 round. Cut each round into 6 wedges, separating slightly.
6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Cool on a wire rack.
8. In a small bowl, combine the orange juice with the confectioners sugar. Drizzle over the scones.

Notes

Make sure the scones are completely cooled before adding the glaze.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 209Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 179mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g

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