Best 6 Buttery Cranberry Scones Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Buttery Cranberry Scones. These scones are a perfect blend of sweet and tart, with a tender, flaky texture that will melt in your mouth. Whether you prefer a classic scone or one bursting with the tangy goodness of cranberries, our collection of recipes has something for every palate.

From the traditional Buttery Cranberry Scones to the unique Orange Cranberry Scones and the indulgent Cranberry White Chocolate Scones, each recipe offers a unique twist on this beloved breakfast treat. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, our recipes make it easy for bakers of all skill levels to create these delectable scones in the comfort of their own kitchens.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY SCONES



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"You can use any dried fruit for these tender scones, but my favorite is a mix of dried cranberries and golden raisins," says Della Dunsieth of New Castle, Pennsylvania. "Don't overmix or you'll have a hard, dense scone."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 teaspoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine milk and 2 tablespoons beaten egg; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into a 6-in. circle. Cut into four wedges. Separate wedges and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Brush with remaining egg; sprinkle with coarse sugar. , Bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 328mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CRANBERRY SCONES



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Cranberry Scones - buttery, flaky, crumbly traditional English scones with dried cranberries. This scone recipe is the best ever, fail-proof and so easy to make.

Provided by Rasa Malaysia

Categories     Baking Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter
3 tablespoons full milk, cold
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Cut the dried cranberries into smaller pieces.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine milk and 2 tablespoons beaten egg; add to crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in dried cranberries pieces.
  • Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 6-8 times. Pat into a 6-in. circle.
  • Cut into eight wedges. Separate wedges and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Chill for 30 minutes (optional step). Brush the scones with remaining egg, sprinkle with coarse sugar and bake at 425°F (218°C) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 73 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 5 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 8 pieces, Sodium 196 milligrams sodium, Sugar 15 grams sugar

CRANBERRY SCONES WITH ORANGE BUTTER



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My tempting cranberry scones brighten up a holiday brunch or tea. The yummy orange butter served with them is hands-down irresistible. -Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 8 scones (1/2 cup orange butter).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup dried cranberries
EGG WASH:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
ORANGE BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon honey
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
1 tablespoon orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, whisk eggs and cream until blended; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently 10 times. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into eight wedges, but do not separate. In a small bowl, whisk egg with water; brush over dough., Bake 22-25 minutes or until golden brown. For orange butter, in a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients until blended. Serve with warm scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CRANBERRY SCONES



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A quick basic scone recipe with traditional holiday ingredients...great treat for Christmas morning! Serve warm with butter and tea!

Provided by CRISTINA GOMEZ

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, chilled and diced
1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
⅓ cup white sugar
1 grated zest of one orange
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup half-and-half cream
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar; add to flour mixture along with orange peel and nuts. Mix lightly.
  • 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.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

PUMPKIN-CRANBERRY SCONES WITH WHIPPED MAPLE BUTTER



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 8 scones

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/3 cup lightly packed light brown muscovado sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup very cold buttermilk
1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and drained well
Scant 1/4 cup candied ginger, finely diced
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
Pinch sea salt

Steps:

  • For the scones: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt in a large bowl. Cut the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse meal.
  • Whisk together the buttermilk, pumpkin and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth. Add the wet mixture to the dry along with the cranberries and candied ginger. Mix until it is all just combined (do not over-mix or the scones will be tough).
  • Transfer to a lightly-floured surface and knead the dough gently 4 or 5 times. Pat the dough into a circle that is about 8 inches round and about 1 1/2 inches thick. Cut the circle in half, and then cut each half into 4 pie-shaped wedges (triangles). Place the scones on the baking sheet and brush the tops with the heavy cream.
  • Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on a baking rack for 15 minutes before serving.
  • For the butter: Meanwhile, combine the cream, maple syrup and sea salt in the chilled bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Whip on low speed at first, then once the mixture begins to thicken, increase the speed and whip until light and fluffy and has turned into butter. Don't over-mix the butter or it will break.

CRANBERRY SCONES



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Fresh orange and cranberries partner in sweet coffeeshop scones.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Gold Medal™ self-rising flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
1 egg
1/3 to 1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange peel

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease large cookie sheet with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, stir together flour, granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon orange peel. Cut in 1/2 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in cranberries.
  • In 1-cup measuring cup, beat egg well. Add buttermilk to make 2/3 cup. Add to flour mixture; stir gently with fork until dry particles begin to cling together. (Do not add more liquid. Mixture may be crumbly.)
  • On lightly floured surface, gently press dough together to form ball. Divide dough in half. Place both halves on cookie sheet; flatten each into 6-inch round. With floured knife or pizza cutter, cut each into 8 wedges. Separate wedges slightly, about 1/2 inch apart.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix orange butter ingredients until well blended. Serve warm scones with orange butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use cold butter: Cold butter is easier to work with and will help create flaky scones.
  • Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing will make the scones tough. Mix just until the dough comes together.
  • Roll out the dough evenly: This will help ensure that the scones bake evenly.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the scones: This will help you get clean, even cuts.
  • Bake the scones until they are golden brown: This will ensure that they are cooked through.

Conclusion:

Buttery cranberry scones are a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast treat. By following these tips, you can make perfect scones every time. These scones are perfect for a special occasion or a simple weekend breakfast. They are also a great way to use up leftover cranberries. So next time you're looking for a tasty and festive treat, give these buttery cranberry scones a try!

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