These flaky homemade scones are studded with tangy dried cranberries and fresh orange zest. They’re drizzled with a sweet orange glaze before serving.
Fresh & Flaky Scones
Orange cranberry scones need just about 20 minutes of prep time. Following the tips below, scones are deliciously flaky and easy to make. This recipe uses basic ingredients that you likely have on hand so you can whip them up any time. Serve them with morning coffee or as a light snack in the afternoon.
Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Scones
Dry Ingredients – I use all-purpose flour in this recipe. A few tablespoons of granulated sugar lightly sweetens these scones. Baking powder is added to help the scones rise while a bit of salt adds flavor. Butter – I use cold unsalted butter in this recipe. If you only have salted it will work but leave out the additional salt in the recipe. Ensure the butter is very cold in this recipe to get the best texture. Cream – Heavy cream is added to hold the dough together. Cranberries – Dried cranberries add a sweet tangy flavor. You can add a handful of fresh cranberries to the dough as well if you’d like. Orange – The orange flavor comes from fresh orange zest. Use a zester or fine grater to remove just the orange part of the skin of an orange. The white part underneath (the pith) is bitter. 1 large orange should have enough zest for this recipe.
How to Make Cranberry Orange Scones
This cranberry orange scones recipe is easy to make.
Serving Scones
Normally served with clotted cream ‘across the pond’ (aka the UK), scones can be topped with anything from a simple pat of butter to the quick and easy glaze in this recipe. Other favorite spreads are homemade apple butter, honey butter, and even a dollop of fresh, homemade whipped cream. Oh, and don’t forget about delicious strawberry butter!
Pro Tips & Tricks
Use very cold butter and be sure to use fresh baking powder for the best rise. Handle the dough as little as possible to prevent the heat from your hands from melting the butter. Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy clean up. Cut scones into equal shapes so they bake evenly.
Storing Scones
You can keep prepared scones in the freezer before or after baking. Keep cranberry orange scones in a zippered bag for up to 5 days at room temperature. Freeze scones by wrapping them separately and transferring them to a zippered bag. Freeze for up to 8 weeks. Did you enjoy these Cranberry Orange Scones? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! © SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.