Description
A delicious recipe for cranberry orange maple scones that make for a perfect sweet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the cranberries and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream, maple syrup, and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Shape the dough into a circle about 1 inch thick and cut into wedges.
- Place the scones on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of white sugar.
- These scones are best served warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cranberry Orange Maple Scones