Cranberry Scones Recipe

Name: Cranberry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup butter, chilled and diced; 1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped; 1/3 cup white sugar; 1 grated zest of one orange; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 3/4 cup half-and-half cream; 1 egg

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, chilled and diced
1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
1/3 cup white sugar
1 grated zest of one orange
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup half-and-half cream
1 egg

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2
In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3
In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar; add to flour mixture along with orange peel and nuts. Mix lightly.
4
In another bowl, beat together cream and egg; slowly pour into dry ingredients, mixing with rubber scraper until dough forms. Knead dough 4 or 5 times, being careful not to over handle. Divide dough in half. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Shape each half into a 6 inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place scones on lightly greased baking sheets.
5
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Scones falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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