Mandarin Orange Scones with Orange Butter

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Brighten up your breakfast or afternoon tea with these tender and citrusy Mandarin Orange Scones with Orange Butter! Each bite boasts the sweet, tangy flavor of fresh mandarin oranges, balanced by a buttery richness and an irresistibly soft, flaky texture. What sets this recipe apart is the luscious orange butter—a zesty blend of softened butter, mandarin orange zest, and fresh juice—perfect for spreading over the warm, golden scones. Simple to make in under 30 minutes, these scones are ideal for brunch spreads, special occasions, or as a delightful weekday treat. Dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, this recipe celebrates the vibrant, refreshing taste of mandarins in every way.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 12 min
• Total Time: 27 min
• Servings: 8 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

14 items

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon mandarin orange zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter
• 1 cup mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented (chopped if large)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
• 0.5 cup softened unsalted butter (for orange butter)
• 2 teaspoons mandarin orange zest (for orange butter)
• 2 teaspoons mandarin orange juice (for orange butter)
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for orange butter)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, mandarin orange zest, and salt.

3. Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Gently fold in the prepared mandarin orange segments, being careful not to over-mix and break the fruit.

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not over-mix.

6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack.

8. While the scones are baking, prepare the orange butter. In a small bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter, mandarin orange zest, mandarin orange juice, and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.

9. Dust the cooled scones with powdered sugar and serve warm with the prepared orange butter.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (118.2g)

Calories		435
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		29.8 g	38%
	Saturated Fat	18.6 g	93%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		81 mg	27%
Sodium		331 mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate		37.3 g	14%
	Dietary Fiber	1.4 g	5%
	Total Sugars	12.5 g
Protein		3.7 g	7%
Vitamin D		0.4 mcg	2%
Calcium		22 mg	2%
Iron		1.2 mg	7%
Potassium		88 mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2145 cal (62.1%%)

Protein: 118 cal (3.4%%)

Carbs: 1193 cal (34.5%%)