Pistachio Orange Cherry Craisin Scones With Apricot

Name: Pistachio Orange Cherry Craisin Scones With Apricot Honey Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ⅓ cup sugar; 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ⅓ cup of chopped pistachios; ⅓ cup chopped cherry craisins; 1 large orange, zest of; ½ cup mandarin orange, drained; ½ cup cold butter or ½ cup margarine; ¼ cup milk; 1 slightly beaten egg; 2 tablespoons sugar (for topping); ½ cup butter (butter is fresher tasting) or ½ cup margarine (butter is fresher tasting); 1 -2 tablespoon of raw wild natural honey; ⅓ cup apricot preserves

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
⅓ cup sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
⅓ cup of chopped pistachios
⅓ cup chopped cherry craisins
1 large orange, zest of
½ cup mandarin orange, drained
½ cup cold butter or ½ cup margarine
¼ cup milk
1 slightly beaten egg
2 tablespoons sugar (for topping)
½ cup butter (butter is fresher tasting) or ½ cup margarine (butter is fresher tasting)
1 -2 tablespoon of raw wild natural honey
⅓ cup apricot preserves

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, pistachio's, chopped cherry crasins, and orange zest together.
3
Cut butter into small chunks and mix with dry ingredients.
4
Use pastry cutter or fork and cut butter into dry ingredients until texture resembles course cornmeal.
5
Mix milk, egg, and oranges together.
6
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
7
Stir until mixture pulls away from the sides.
8
If mixture seems a little wet add a little more flour until it pulls away easily.
9
Pour dough unto floured surface and knead 11 times.
10
Remove dough carefully and place on cookie sheet forming a circle.
11
Do not over handle the dough!
12
Cut into 8 slices but don't separate pieces.
13
Sprinkle with sugar and bake in oven until golden brown about 15-20 minutes.
14
Serve warm with Apricot Honey Butter (recipe below).
15
In small bowl whip butter until light and fluffy.
16
Mix in honey and preserves by hand until blended.
17
Adjust taste by adding a little more honey and preserves if necessary.
18
Spread on warm scones.
19
Store in air tight container in refrigerator.

869

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ⅓ cup sugar, 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ⅓ cup of chopped pistachios, and more.

Yes, Pistachio Orange Cherry Craisin Scones With Apricot Honey Butter 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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Pistachio Orange Cherry Craisin Scones With Apricot Honey Butter

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Variations & substitutions

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