CRANBERRY APRICOT SCONES

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Dried apricots and cranberries and a bit of grated orange peel give these golden scones plenty of fruity flavor. They're perfect served with a mug of hot coffee or tea.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold butter
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 large egg white
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Stir in apricot and cranberries. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, egg, egg white and orange zest; stir into crumb mixture just until blended., Turn onto a floured surface; knead gently four times. Roll into a 12x6-in. rectangle. Cut into eight 3-in. squares. Cut each square into two triangles. Separate pieces and transfer to a greased baking sheet. Sprinkle with additional sugar. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until browned. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Faisal's Routine
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these ones are amazing. They're light, fluffy, and packed with flavor.


abdul hamid
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These scones are so good, I could eat them every day.


Siddiq Tariq
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them. They're definitely a keeper recipe.


MD RAYHAN KOBIR
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These scones are a great way to use up leftover cranberries and apricots.


Christina Cousins
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I was glad to find this recipe for nut-free scones.


Diana Ly
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These scones are the perfect comfort food. They're warm, fluffy, and delicious.


jarin tasnin
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I've made these scones several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Ed Gon
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I was disappointed with these scones. They were dry and flavorless.


Kirangiri
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These scones are a bit pricey, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Piton Das
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I love that these scones are made with whole wheat flour. It makes them a healthier option.


salmah walusimbi
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These scones are the perfect addition to any brunch or tea party.


Talita Jobela
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I'm not a baker, but these scones were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Amin Roble
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These scones are so moist and flavorful. I can't get enough of them!


Guiliano cipria
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I love the combination of cranberries and apricots in these scones. It's a perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Hiba Khaan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my scones turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


mufu_07_reserve person_7
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These scones were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Tuneblasta
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I'm not a huge fan of scones, but these ones were really good. They were light and fluffy, and the cranberry-apricot filling was delicious.


Katya Rueda
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These scones were really easy to make. I was able to whip them up in no time.


morad mousatni
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I love that these scones are made with dried fruit. It gives them a chewy texture and a sweet-tart flavor.


Abeke Emmanuel
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful they were. I'll definitely be making them again.