MAKEOVER CRANBERRY PECAN SCONES

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The changes in this made over recipe cut the calories by a quarter and the fat, saturated fat and cholesterol by half. But the make over scones still have a tender texture, an appealing orange flavor and tart bursts of cranberry goodness.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup cold butter
1 large egg
6 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest
1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
1 large egg white
1/2 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the egg, orange juice, vanilla and orange zest. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times., Pat dough into a 6-1/2-in. circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. 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. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 321mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Shalika Lakshani
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These scones are delicious! The cranberries and pecans add a nice tart and crunchy flavor. They're perfect for a fall breakfast or snack.


Music Bd
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I love these scones! They're the perfect breakfast or snack. I always make a double batch so I can have some to freeze.


Jalwa Khan
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These scones are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Elizabeth Giles
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I made these scones for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Eners Crozett
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These scones are so good! They're light and fluffy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. The cranberries and pecans add a nice tart and crunchy flavor.


Martha Awuah
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These scones are the perfect fall treat. They're warm, comforting, and full of flavor. I love serving them with a cup of coffee or tea.


Previous Machemedze
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I've tried this recipe several times and I can never get the scones to rise properly. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong.


Tatheer Zahra
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These scones are delicious! The cranberries and pecans give them a nice tart and crunchy flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Dan Gioche
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These scones are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them. Then I can just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Nakabugo Halimah
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I made these scones for my family and they loved them. They were especially impressed with the cranberry-pecan flavor.


Hamid Ali
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These scones are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious and perfect for a special occasion.


Alexis Akers
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I followed the recipe exactly and the scones came out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Muhammad majid Ali
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These scones are so good! The cranberries and pecans add a nice tartness and crunch. I love that they're not too sweet.


Mel Marsh
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I've made these scones several times now and they always turn out great. They're the perfect breakfast or snack.


Nevaeh Negron
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These scones were a hit! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, with a delicious cranberry-pecan flavor. I will definitely be making these again.