DRIED CRANBERRY, WALNUT, AND LEMON SCONES

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Original recipe from Bon Appétit, November 2005 by Jennifer Wickes, Pine Beach, NJ. Jennifer Wickes of Pine Beach, New Jersey, writes: "I grew up in Bermuda learning to make English sweets like these scones. You can adapt the recipe to any season by adding a different mix of berries and nuts. This combination is perfect for fall." Posted for ZWT6.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories     Dessert

Time 38m

Yield 12 scones, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons sugar
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 chilled unsalted butter, diced
1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chilled half-and-half, divided (or more if needed)

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 or use pastry cutter to cut in butter.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 291.3, Carbohydrate 52.5, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 25.6, Protein 4.4

Aleksej Miskovski
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These scones are the perfect way to use up leftover cranberries. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Nasir Malghani
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I love the combination of cranberries and walnuts in these scones. They're so delicious!


Qaiser Sultan
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These scones are so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making them again.


Chris Lopez
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These scones are the perfect addition to any brunch or tea party.


Oxygen Rogers
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I love these scones! They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Anuththara Devindi
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These scones are so good! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Arsal Abbasi
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I made these scones for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Sohail Gamer
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These scones are amazing! I love the combination of cranberries, walnuts, and lemon.


Saba Hoxha
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I've never made scones before, but these were so easy to follow. They turned out great and my friends loved them!


Carol Alari
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These scones are the perfect way to start your day. They're light and fluffy, and the cranberries and walnuts add a nice touch of sweetness.


Salma Wahid
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them! They're so fluffy and flavorful.


Mohammed Noor Hossain (Shanto)
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These scones are delicious! The cranberries and walnuts add a nice tart and nutty flavor. And the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Zi Gray
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Kri T.R.
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These scones were a hit! I made them for a brunch party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved the combination of cranberries, walnuts, and lemon.