Orange Cranberry Scones
Brighten up your morning with these tender, flaky Orange Cranberry Scones, a delightful blend of tangy citrus and sweet dried cranberries. Perfectly balanced with bursts of fresh orange zest and a luscious orange glaze, these scones are the ultimate companion to your coffee or tea. Made with premium ingredients like cold, cubed butter for a buttery texture and heavy cream for extra richness, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures bakery-quality results at home in just 30 minutes. Whether served warm from the oven or at room temperature, these classic scones are a crowd-pleaser for brunch, holiday gatherings, or an indulgent weekday treat. Bake these Orange Cranberry Scones today for a flavor-packed pastry that’s as irresistible as it is simple to make!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 tablespoon Orange zest
- 0.75 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.66 cup Heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the cubed cold butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the orange zest and dried cranberries, ensuring they're evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into an 8-inch circle and cut it into 8 wedges (like a pizza).
Place the scone wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between them.
Brush the tops of the scones with a little heavy cream for a golden-brown finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden and cooked through.
While the scones cool slightly, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and let it set before serving.
Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 78 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 251 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.5 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 26 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% | |
*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.
