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!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

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)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Stir in the orange zest and dried cranberries, ensuring they're evenly distributed.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 7

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).

Step 8

Place the scone wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between them.

Step 9

Brush the tops of the scones with a little heavy cream for a golden-brown finish.

Step 10

Bake in the preheated oven for 13-15 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden and cooked through.

Step 11

While the scones cool slightly, make the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and orange juice until smooth.

Step 12

Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and let it set before serving.

Step 13

Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	856.2 grams (856.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3237

Total Fat 162.70g	209%
Saturated Fat 98.60g	493%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 655mg	218%
Sodium 1933mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 405.70g	148%
Dietary Fiber 15.40g	55%
Total Sugars 203.80g
Protein 36.00g	72%

Vitamin D 54IU	269%
Calcium 210mg	16%
Iron 13mg	71%
Potassium 561mg	12%

*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: 45.3%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 50.2%