Best 9 Cranberry Walnut Scones Gift Mix In A Jar Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of homemade Cranberry Walnut Scones with this all-in-one gift mix in a jar. This carefully crafted blend of dry ingredients captures the essence of a classic scone, featuring a harmonious balance of tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices. With just a few simple steps and some fresh ingredients, you can transform this jar of goodness into a batch of mouthwatering scones that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special afternoon treat.

In addition to the classic Cranberry Walnut Scone mix, the article also features three variations that add exciting twists to the recipe:

- **Lemon Blueberry Scones:** A vibrant combination of tangy lemon zest, juicy blueberries, and a hint of sweetness creates a refreshing and flavorful scone that is perfect for summer gatherings.

- **Chocolate Chip Scones:** Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate chips and slightly sweet scone batter. These scones are a chocolate lover's dream and a delightful treat for any occasion.

- **Pumpkin Scones:** Embrace the fall season with these aromatic Pumpkin Scones. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger blend perfectly with the natural sweetness of pumpkin puree, creating a cozy and comforting treat that is perfect for cool autumn mornings.

Whether you prefer the classic Cranberry Walnut Scones or one of the tempting variations, this gift mix in a jar is a delightful and versatile gift that is sure to be appreciated by friends, family, and baking enthusiasts alike.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

DRIED CRANBERRY, WALNUT, AND LEMON SCONES



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Provided by Jennifer Wickes

Categories     Berry     Citrus     Nut     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Quick & Easy     Cranberry     Lemon     Walnut     Fall     Shower     Bon Appétit     New Jersey     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons plus 1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, divided
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (or more) chilled half and half, divided

Steps:

  • Position rack in top third of oven; preheat to 375°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in bowl for glaze.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, lemon peel, salt, and 1 cup sugar in large bowl. Add chilled butter; using fingertips, rub in until coarse meal forms. Mix in cranberries and walnuts. Add 1/2 cup half and half and1 tablespoon lemon juice. Toss with fork until dough comes together in moist clumps, adding more half and half if dough is dry. Gather dough into ball; divide in half. Press out each half on floured surface to 6-inch-diameter (1-inch-high) round. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Transfer to baking sheet; brush with glaze.
  • Bake scones until golden and tester comes out clean, about 18 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRANBERRY WALNUT SCONES (GIFT MIX IN A JAR)



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Gift jar directions at bottom of the recipe - add onto a recipe card and attach to the gift! Or skip the gift making and indulge yourself with this treat!! NOTE: This recipe is to be prepared one QUART size wide mouth canning jar and will yield 8 scones.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup cold butter
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg, separated
2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Creating the Gift in a Jar:
  • Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.
  • Layer the ingredients in the jar as listed above starting with the flour, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, baking powder, sugar, walnuts and then cranberries - make sure to press firmly with a flat bottomed object after each addition; make the layers as level as possible.
  • Secure the lid and decorate as desired; attach the instructions for making these cookies found below.
  • CRANBERRY WALNUT SCONES GIFT TAG:
  • Additional ingredients to be added by the recipient: 1/2 cup cold butter, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, separated and 2 tsp sugar.
  • CRANBERRY WALNUT SCONES INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Place the contents of the jar in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  • Using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in buttermilk and egg yolk just to moisten.
  • Turn the dough onto a greased cookie sheet and use the back of a wood spoon to pat into an 8-inch round.
  • Score it into 8 wedges without cutting through.
  • Beat the egg white slightly and brush over the dough.
  • Sprinkle with the sugar and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool for 5 minutes, cut into scones and serve warm; or cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT SCONES



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Bake scones worth sharing with these Cranberry-Walnut Scones recipe. You'll love the great balance of sweetness, butteryness and creaminess of these Cranberry-Walnut Scones for any brunch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 48m

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup boiling water
1 cup dried cranberries
4 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
3 Tbsp. baking powder
3/4 cup cold butter or margarine
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup whipping cream
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Add water to cranberries; stir. Let stand 10 min. Meanwhile, mix flour, sugar and baking powder in large bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Drain cranberries; discard liquid. Add to flour mixture with nuts; mix well. Add yogurt and cream; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Divide dough into 3 pieces. Pat each piece into 6-inch round on floured surface; cut into 8 wedges. Place, 2 inches apart, on baking sheet; brush with egg.
  • Bake 15 to 18 min. or until lightly browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

HEAVENLY CRANBERRY SCONES



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A delightful and easy recipe for scones. This is a bit unusual because it doesn't require milk or egg. The result is a lovely and light scone that's so good it's heavenly!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
½ cup vanilla yogurt
½ cup fresh cranberries
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a mixing bowl. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in yogurt, then cranberries.
  • Form dough into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet. Pat down into a 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch thick circle. Sprinkle with sugar and cut into 8 segments.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are slightly crisp and top is browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and redefine the cut marks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.7 g, Cholesterol 23.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 245.6 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

CRANBERRY-WALNUT SCONES



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Take a break from regular bread with this delicious scone that's made using Bisquick® baking mix, cranberries and walnut. Ready in just 30 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons water
1 cup dried cranberries
2 cups Bisquick™ Original or Reduced Fat baking mix mix
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons firm butter or margarine
2/3 cup buttermilk or fat-free (skim) milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°. Pour water over cranberries in 1-quart microwavable dish; cover with plastic wrap, folding back one side to vent. Microwave on High 1 minute. Uncover cranberries; cool.
  • Mix Bisquick mix, sugar and cinnamon in large bowl. Cut in 3 tablespoons butter, using pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives, until mixture looks like fine crumbs. Stir in butter-milk, vanilla, cranberries and walnuts just until moistened.
  • Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with additional sugar if desired. Bake 10 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Brush 1 tablespoon melted butter over warm scones and sprinkle with sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 290 mg, Sugar 13 g, TransFat 1 g

CRANBERRY-WALNUT SCONES



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This recipe came from a free insert i picked up at Whole Foods. The credit says: "Recipe provided by James Rouse, NO, the creator of Optimum Wellness and The Fit Kitchen, seen weekly on NBC's KUSA television news."

Provided by adrienneleigh

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 8 scones, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/3 cup natural cane sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped cranberries, dried or fresh
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
6 tablespoons melted ghee or 6 tablespoons melted butter
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup reduced-fat milk (2 percent) or 1/2 cup soymilk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cranberries, and walnuts. Toss together lightly to mix.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together melted ghee or butter,egg, milk, and vanilla extract, then pour all at once into flour mixture.
  • Mix lightly, using as few strokes as possible, until dough clings together.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface. With floured hands, pat dough into an 8-inch round, about 1-1/2 inches thick.
  • Cut round into eight pie-shaped wedges and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake until lightly browned around the edges, about 20 minutes.
  • Cool on a baking rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 52.2, Sodium 108, Carbohydrate 33.8, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 10, Protein 6.6

CRANBERRY & WALNUT SCONES



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I found this recipe on an Ontario Fruit Farmer's website, and couldn't wait to try them, scone fiend that I am...!

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 12 Scones, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk, nonfat
cooking spray
3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F Coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a medium bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in cranberries.
  • Add buttermilk and vanilla, stirring with a fork until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Spoon 2 heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle evenly with walnuts and 1 ½ teaspoons sugar.
  • Bake at 400F for 15 to 17 minutes or until golden. Makes 12 scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.1, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.8, Sodium 161.2, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 7.4, Protein 3.1

CRANBERRY-WALNUT GREEK YOGURT SCONES



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Hosting brunch but pressed for time? Keep these make-ahead scones on hand in your freezer that are ready to bake at a moment's notice.

Provided by Cindy Rahe

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 container (5.3 oz) Greek vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup whole milk
1 egg, beaten
Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon whole milk)
Coarse sugar

Steps:

  • Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper; set aside.
  • In large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt and granulated sugar with whisk. Toss in butter, and pinch butter into flour using your fingertips or pastry blender until there are oatmeal-sized flakes of butter throughout. Add cranberries and walnuts, tossing to combine.
  • In small bowl, beat yogurt, milk and 1 egg with whisk. Add to flour mixture; stir gently until just combined. Place dough on work surface sprinkled with flour; knead a few times to bring dough together. Gently pat dough out into a round; cut into 8 wedges using sharp knife. Transfer wedges to cookie sheet. Brush tops of wedges with egg wash; sprinkle generously with coarse sugar. Place in freezer for several hours--until frozen solid--before transferring to freezer bag and stashing back in freezer until ready to bake.
  • To bake frozen scones, heat oven to 425°F. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper, and place as many scones as you'd like to bake onto cookie sheet. Bake frozen scones 18 to 20 minutes or until brown. Cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SCONES WITH WALNUTS



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The cranberry, orange, and walnut combination is perfect for Christmas morning. These scones can be made ahead but should be warmed in the oven to maintain the shortbread-like texture. Serve with tea or mulled cider.

Provided by Jeannette

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon grated orange zest
5 ½ tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries
⅓ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup heavy cream
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons heavy cream
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons orange juice
3 drops orange extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a heavy baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl. Stir in grated orange zest. Cut in cold butter with 2 knives or a pastry blender until butter is the size of small peas. Mix in cranberries and walnuts.
  • Mix 1/2 cup cream and egg in a small bowl until well combined. Add to the flour mixture and stir with a spoon or by hand until just combined and dough comes together. Divide dough in half and form into two 3/4-inch thick circles. Cut each circle in half, and cut each half into 3 triangular-shaped scones. Place scones on the prepared baking sheet and brush with remaining 2 tablespoons heavy cream.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown slightly, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix confectioners' sugar, orange juice, and orange extract together in a small bowl until completely combined. Drizzle glaze over scones and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.6 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 326.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

Tips:

  • Prep Ahead: Measure and mix dry ingredients in advance and store in an airtight container. This saves time when you're ready to bake.
  • Proper Storage: Keep the baking mix in a cool, dry place for up to 3 months. Seal the mixture tightly to prevent moisture and maintain freshness.
  • Add-ins and Substitutions: Feel free to customize the mix with your favorite add-ins like dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips. You can also substitute all-purpose flour for whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
  • Perfect Baking: Preheat the oven before baking. Bake the scones until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Serving Suggestions: Enjoy the freshly baked scones warm or at room temperature. Serve with butter, jam, clotted cream, or your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

The Cranberry Walnut Scones Gift Mix in a Jar is a thoughtful and delicious gift idea for any occasion. It's a perfect blend of sweet and tart, with a delightful crunch from the walnuts. The scones are easy to make, and the mix can be stored for months, making it a convenient option for busy bakers. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's bake a batch of these delightful scones to share with friends and family. Happy baking!

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