Best 8 Makeover Cranberry Pecan Scones Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Cranberry Pecan Scones, a perfect blend of tart and nutty flavors. These scones are not only delectable but also versatile, offering two tantalizing variations to suit your taste preferences. The Classic Cranberry Pecan Scones capture the essence of this timeless flavor combination, while the Orange Cranberry Pecan Scones introduce a vibrant citrus twist that elevates the scone experience. Both recipes promise a flaky, tender crumb and a burst of flavor in every bite. Prepare to embark on a delightful baking journey as you transform ordinary ingredients into extraordinary scones that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY PECAN SCONES



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Cranberries adds festive color and fun flavor to baked goods and other dishes. These scones are a favorite treat for breakfast or a snack.-Sandy Ferrario, Ione, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In another bowl, beat the eggs, orange juice, vanilla and orange zest. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in cranberries and pecans., Pat dough into a 6-1/2-in. circle on a greased baking sheet. Combine egg white and water; brush over dough. Cut into eight wedges (do not separate). , Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 409mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CRANBERRY-PECAN SCONES



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Bake these sweet and tart Cranberry-Pecan Scones in just 30 minutes. The secret ingredient to these Cranberry-Pecan Scones is the graham cracker crumbs.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 30m

Yield Makes 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup flour
8 cinnamon graham crackers, finely crushed
1/4 cup sugar, divided
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) cold margarine or butter
2 eggs
3 Tbsp. milk, divided
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup pecan pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Mix flour, graham crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and baking powder in medium bowl. Cut in margarine with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add eggs, 2 Tbsp. milk, cranberries and nuts; stir just until blended.
  • Pat dough into 9-inch circle on greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining milk; sprinkle with remaining sugar. Cut into 10 wedges. (Do not separate wedges.)
  • Bake 18 to 20 min. or until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on baking sheet 5 min. Separate wedges, using knife to cut apart if necessary. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CRANBERRY SCONES



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We used cranberries instead of currants in these traditional, crumbly British scones for an irresistible winter treat. Try them for breakfast or with afternoon tea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface
5 tablespoons sugar, plus 1 tablespoon for topping
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2/3 cup (plus 1 tablespoon) half-and-half
1/2 cup halved cranberries, drained on paper towels

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a bowl, whisk together flour, 5 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 2/3 cup half-and-half until just moistened. Gently fold in cranberries.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead dough gently, 5 to 10 times. Pat into a 1-inch-thick round. Cut into 8 wedges; place on a baking sheet, 2 inches apart. Brush tops with remaining tablespoon half-and-half; sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

CRANBERRY PECAN SCONES



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This recipe is delicious and healthful- it's half whole grains, although you'd never guess it! I make the oat flour by grinding up oatmeal or instant oatmeal. You could also substitute whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour. You can use fresh or frozen cranberries for this recipe.

Provided by Chef Lele

Categories     Scones

Time 26m

Yield 8 scones, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup oat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, chilled
2/3 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/2 cup cranberries
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425.
  • Roughly chop cranberries.
  • Sift together dry ingredients (flour through salt) in a bowl, mix in sugar. Crumble in the butter.
  • Make a well and stir in the milk, then stir in cranberries, pecans, and lemon zest. Dough will be sticky!
  • Pat out into a circle on a lightly floured surface- the circle should be 8 inches or so in diameter.
  • Cut into wedges like a pizza- 8 total. Place on greased baking sheet. Bake for 16 minutes or so, or until browned to your liking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 247.2, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 8.5, Protein 4.6

EASY CRANBERRY ORANGE PECAN SCONES



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Yet another new scone recipe that I've come up with. We like these scones because they're hearty, healthy, tasty, and hold you to lunch! I hope you enjoy these as much as we do. These scones are not overly sweet, so if you like your scones sweet, you may wish to add more brown sugar.

Provided by Katzen

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 4 Scones, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup oatmeal, preferably large flake but quick oats will work as well
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest (more, depending on preference)
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup milk
light demerara sugar, for sprinkling on top

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400.
  • Mix dry ingredients together (oatmeal, flours, baking powder, orange zest, sugar). Stir oil into dry ingredients. Add cranberries and pecans and stir. Add milk and stir until the dry ingredients are damp.
  • Drop into four mounds on parhment paper lined or greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with demerara sugar.
  • Bake at 400 for 20 minutes, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.3, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 200.2, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 8.2, Protein 6.7

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

LOW-FAT WHOLE WHEAT CRANBERRY PECAN SCONES



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These scones are egg-free and come out crispy-crunchy with just the right amount of sweetness.

Provided by CROWLAND

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 42m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup skim milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Mix in skim milk until dough comes together and is the consistency of cookie dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut into 8 wedges with a greased knife. Arrange 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 516.2 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

MAPLE-PECAN SCONES



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This scone recipe uses heavy cream, maple syrup, and cold butter. Using a food processor makes it fast to incorporate the cold butter. Be sure to toast the pecans to bring out the flavor.

Provided by Michaunp

Categories     Scones

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
½ cup chopped pecans, toasted
¼ cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Whisk cream and 3 tablespoons maple syrup together in a bowl.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a food processor; pulse 3 times to combine. Drop cold butter pieces evenly over top and continue to pulse until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal, about 6 pulses.
  • Transfer flour mixture to a large bowl. Add toasted pecans and cream mixture. Stir until dough begins to come together.
  • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until a rough, sticky ball forms. Divide into 2 balls and flatten slightly. Cut each circle into 4 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool on a baking rack, about 10 minutes.
  • While the scones are cooling, whisk 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons maple syrup together until well combined.
  • Drizzle glaze over scones.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 59.8 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 342.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and hold their shape better during baking.
  • Use cold butter: Cold butter creates flaky layers in the scones.
  • Work the dough quickly: Overworking the dough will make the scones tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough helps the scones hold their shape and rise more evenly.
  • Brush the scones with milk before baking: This helps them brown evenly.
  • Serve the scones warm: Scones are best served warm, right out of the oven.

Conclusion:

These Cranberry Pecan Scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They are full of flavor from the cranberries, pecans, and orange zest, and they have a tender, flaky texture. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, you will love this recipe. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these Cranberry Pecan Scones a try!

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