Orange-Cranberry Scones Recipe

Name: Orange-Cranberry Scones
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, minced; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold; 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments, chopped; 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped; 1 cup sour cream; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, minced
1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold
1/2 cup mandarin orange segments, chopped
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon granulated sugar

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, & grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2
In a mixing bowl, mix flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder & orange zest.
3
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in Mandarin oranges & cranberries.
4
In another bowl, mix sour cream, egg, orange juice & vanilla, beating until smooth.
5
Stir this sour cream mixture into the flour mixture until well mixed.
6
Spread batter into prepared pan & sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon of sugar.
7
Bake 28-32 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean & scone is lightly browned.
8
Cool 5 minutes in pan, then remove from pan & cut into wedges.
9
Best served warm, but any leftovers should be refrigerated.

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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 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, minced, and more.

Yes, Orange-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.

Orange-Cranberry Scones

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