I’d never really had a scone I liked before these. Many scone recipes that I tried seemed dry and just a bit bland. Recently a client I bake for asked me to make some cranberry scones for her for a holiday season brunch she was planning, so I gave it a try. They came out fantastic and they are a new favorite in our house (I’ve even made a gluten free version that came out great). This Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe makes a great breakfast or brunch treat this time of year and are perfect served with coffee or tea. They’re easy enough to make too!
This scone recipes was first published December 11, 2015. I have added a recipe card and republished it here for my new readers to enjoy during the coming fall and winter season when tart cranberries seem to be particularly delicious!
Recipe For Orange Cranberry Scones
Cranberry orange scones are a delightful treat. The tartness of cranberries pairs beautifully with the zesty sweetness of orange, creating a balanced and refreshing flavor. Cranberries are often associated with fall and winter, making these scones especially popular during the holiday season.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour (if doing gluten free I use 1 1/2 cup of GF baking mix and 1/2 cup GF all purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup raw sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 stick cold butter, diced
- zest from 1 clementine or orange
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- juice from 1/2 clementine orange
- 1 heaping cup of fresh cranberries cut in half (measured after they are halved)
For Orange Glaze: - 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp cold heavy cream
- 1/4-1/2 cup powdered sugar
You may substitute dried cranberries for fresh cranberries but only use 1/2 a cup as they are shrunk down and fit about an equivalent amount in that space.
How To Make Cranberry-Orange Scones:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large bowl, or stand mixer bowel, combine the dry ingredients- flour, sugar, baking and powder. The cold unsalted butter can be diced or chopped with a pastry cutter, then added to the dry ingredients. The flour mixture should turn to a fine crumble, almost like wet sand. Do no over mix, small chunks of butter the size of peas are fine. Lightly stir in the orange zest. Don’t skip the zest, it goes a long way to contributing that delicious orange flavor.
In a separate, small bowl whisk together the sour cream, egg, and juice.
Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, again making sure not to over mix.
Once the dry and wet ingredients are mixed together stir in the halved cranberries.
Turn the scone dough out onto a piece of parchment paper and form a disc. It should be approximately 8″ around and an inch or so thick.
Use a knife to cut the disc into 8 wedges.
Transfer the wedges to a baking sheet (I line mine with parchment paper) and bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a pick inserted near the berries comes out clean.
While the scones are baking, make your sweet orange glaze. Mix together the powdered sugar, whipping cream, and orange juice to create a glaze. The amount of powdered sugar you use will determine how thick the glaze is. The sweet glaze is perfect to go with the tartness of the cranberries.
When the tender scones are baked through remove from oven to cool. Once cool, drizzle with the glaze and serve. I hope you love this cranberry orange scones recipe as much as I do!
Orange Cranberry Scone Printable Recipe Card
These cranberry orange scones are like a tender biscuit filled with the perfect amount of sweet and tart. They’ll be perfect for your holiday guests or keep them all for yourself!
Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour (if doing gluten free I use 1 1/2 cup of GF baking mix and 1/2 cup GF all purpose flour)
- 1/2 cup raw sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 stick chilled butter
- zest from 1 clementine orange
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 egg
- juice from 1/2 clementine orange
- 1 heaping cup of fresh cranberries cut in half (measured after they are halved)
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1 tbsp whipping cream
- 1/4-1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and butter using a stand mixer. The mixture should turn to a fine crumble, almost like wet sand. Do no over mix, small chunks of butter are fine. Lightly stir in the orange zest.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the sour cream, egg, and juice.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry, again making sure not to over mix.
- Once the dry and wet ingredients are mixed together stir in the halved cranberries.
- Turn the mixture out onto a piece of parchment paper and form a disc. It should be approximately 8″ around and an inch or so thick.
- Use a knife to cut the disc into 8 wedges.
- Transfer the wedges to a baking sheet (I line mine with parchment paper) and bake in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and a pick inserted near the berries comes out clean.
- While the scones are baking mix together the powdered sugar, whipping cream, and orange juice to create a glaze.
- When the scones are baked through remove from oven.
- Once scones have cooled, drizzle with the glaze and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Orange Scones Recipe
Serves: 8
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Amount Per Serving: 1 scone
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| Calories | 375.23 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 18.79 g | 27.7% | |
| Saturated Fat 9.95 g | 45% | |
| Trans Fat 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol 59.92 mg | 19.7% | |
| Sodium 355.05 mg | 14.8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 49.76 g | 16.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.71 g | 4% | |
| Sugars 34.34 g | ||
| Protein 3.61 g | ||
| Vitamin A 15.47 % | Vitamin C 18.96 % | |
| Calcium 22.82 % | Iron 6.83 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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See recipe card above for cranberry orange scone calories and nutrition information. If you have any left, store in an airtight container.
Conclusion
Scones are relatively easy to make and don’t require special equipment. They can be made in under an hour, making them a quick homemade treat. Homemade scones have a tender, crumbly texture that is often superior to store-bought options, and you can control the quality and quantity of ingredients.
This easy scone recipe makes the perfect scone bursting with flavor. They are perfect served with a hot cup of coffee or a spot of tea. Have you ever made scones? What’s your favorite flavor?
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Wendy says
These were absolutely delicious scones and made the perfect breakfast. I think they would be great to make for Christmas breakfast or brunch. I will save this recipe for later. It reminds me of the Publix scones, only better. Thanks for sharing!
Dawn says
I love this cranberry orange scone recipe. I just started eating scones about 3 or 4 years ago. My mom buys scones at Publix all the time but yours are so much better. Thanks for sharing.
Chrysa says
These were absolutely delicious. I used frozen cranberries and they seemed to work just fine. They are my new favorite treat!
Jeanette says
This is the perfect Christmas season food! My mom loves anything cranberry so this was a huge hit in our house! And the cranberry scone calories count is not bad!
Ann Bacciaglia says
These Cranberry Orange Scones look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients i need so i can make some with the kids on the weekend.
MyTeenGuide says
Yummy scones! Your recipe made tender scones and I loved the coarse sugar.
Celina Green says
This recipe for your Cranberry Orange Scones looks absolutely delightful! I can’t wait to try making them myself this weekend. The step-by-step instructions are so clear and helpful. Thanks for sharing the full recipe – it’s much appreciated!
Cutting Edger says
Delicious recipe alert! This Cranberry orange scone recipe was great. Thanks for the easy-to-follow photo guide.
Kidzonia says
These Cranberry Orange Scones sound absolutely delightful and perfect for a cozy classroom snack during reading time! At Kidzonia, we love incorporating fun, hands-on baking activities to help children learn measurements and kitchen safety. It’s always a treat to see them enjoy the fruits of their labor, and we’ll certainly try this recipe in our next cooking class!