In The Kitchen - Breakfast/Brunch
January 14, 2022

Cranberry Orange Scones

The full flavors of Christmas in a delicious baked treat.

5 min read
“There is not a cup of tea large enough or book long enough to suit me.”
— C.S. Lewis

Christmas is full of warmth and wonder. Sparkling lights, bright bows and ribbon, and a sense of believing. For my family, decking the dining room for high tea is part of the magic. Tea is woven in to so many of our family memories and traditions and it doesn't feel like Christmas until tea is served.

For me, the blend of cranberry and orange resonates with the flavors of the season, so this scone recipe is a favorite for Christmas tea.

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Cranberry Orange Scones

Servings
8
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
20
Ingredients
10
Total Time
40

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Equipment

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1/2 cup butter, unsalted
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 2 1/2  cups flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • Juice and zest from one orange

Icing

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons heavy whipping cream (or milk)
  • 1/2 teaspoon orange juice (optional)

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line the cookie sheet with a sheet of parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Cranberry Orange Scone Ingredients
  • Shred the butter and cut it into the flour mixture.  
  • Whisk in the heaving whipping cream and orange juice.
  • Gently fold the cranberries and orange zest into the dough and combine just until everything is wet.
  • Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and form into a flat round about 1 inch thick.
  • Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Remove dough from refrigerator and cut into desired shape  (using a pastry scraper for a pizza cut or biscuit cutter for rounds).
Cranberry Orange Scone on tray pre cooked
  • Bake scones for ~18-20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and place on cooling rack to cool.
  • Mix the icing ingredients together in a small bowl.   Ice sconces once cooled.
Cranberry Orange Scone in bowl with chai

For more of my recipes to share at your table, check out my In the Kitchen page.

Wishing you warm kitchens and rich gatherings filled with memories!

XOXO,

Cranberry Orange Scone set for Christmas

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