Best 5 Apple Cranberry Scones Recipes

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Apple cranberry scones are a delightful treat that combines sweet apples with tart cranberries, creating moist and flavorful pastries perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacks. With their flaky texture, buttery crust, and vibrant colors, these scones are a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you prefer classic scones, glazed scones, or scones with a crunchy topping, there's a recipe out there to suit your preferences. This article will guide you through various recipes to find the best apple cranberry scones that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY APPLE SCONES



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This is a lighter scone version that goes well with a warm drink in the morning and is an easy recipe for kids to try.

Provided by BethG

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup orange-cranberry muffin mix (such as Krusteaz®)
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons butter, chilled and diced
1 apple, diced
⅓ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)
¾ cup half-and-half
1 egg
1 egg white
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  • Whisk flour, muffin mix, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt together in a bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Combine apple and dried cranberries together in a bowl; mix into flour mixture.
  • Beat half-and-half and egg together in a bowl until frothy; slowly stir into flour mixture using a rubber spatula until dough forms. Knead dough 4 to 5 times. Roll dough into a rectangle onto a lightly floured work surface using your hands. Cut rectangle in half diagonally and each half into 4 triangles, making 8 triangles. Arrange triangles on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk egg white and confectioners' sugar together in a bowl; brush over each triangle.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until scones are golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 319.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

OATMEAL APPLE CRANBERRY SCONES



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Make and share this Oatmeal Apple Cranberry Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories     Scones

Time 32m

Yield 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups unbleached flour
1 cup quick oats
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, divided
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup coarsely chopped cranberries
1/2 cup peeled chopped apple
1/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup honey, plus
2 teaspoons honey, divided

Steps:

  • Combine first seven ingredients (flour through cinnamon) in large bowl.
  • Add ½ cups applesauce and butter; cut in with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in cranberries and apple.
  • In small bowl combine milk and ¼ cups honey; add to flour mixture and stir until dough forms ball.
  • Knead dough 10-12 times on floured surface; pat into 8-inch circle and place on sprayed baking sheet.
  • Use sharp knife to cut dough into 12 wedges, and separate wedges slightly.
  • Combine remaining applesauce and honey, and brush over top of dough.
  • Bake 12-15 minutes at 425 degrees, or until lightly browned; remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 5.2, Sodium 228, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 13.2, Protein 3.5

WHOLE GRAIN CRANBERRY-APPLE SCONES



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Provided by Susan Reid

Categories     Bread     Fruit Juice     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Cranberry     Apple     Oat     Fall     Whole Wheat     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour or white whole wheat flour
1 cup oat flour
1/2 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup diced dried apples
1/2 cup chilled buttermilk plus more for glaze
1/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
1 large egg
Coarse sugar crystals

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl; whisk to blend. Using back of fork, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cranberries and apples and toss to distribute evenly. Whisk 1/2 cup buttermilk, juice concentrate, and egg to blend in small bowl. Gradually add buttermilk mixture to dry ingredients, tossing until evenly moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto lightly floured work surface. Gently knead 2 or 3 turns to bind. Divide dough in half. Pat out each half to 6-inch-diameter, 3/4-inch-thick round. Cut each round into 6 wedges. Arrange scones on prepared sheet, spacing at least 1 inch apart. Brush scones with buttermilk to glaze, then sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake scones until puffed and brown and tester inserted into centers comes out clean, about 22 minutes. Serve warm.

APPLE CRANBERRY SCONES



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These have a terrific aroma and taste. Great for breakfast or brunch. This is my recipe of apple cranberry scones.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Scones

Time 30m

Yield 12 scones

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, chilled
1 apple, peeled cored and shredded
1/2 dried cranberries
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Measure flour, sugar,baking powder,soda,and salt into a large bowl.
  • Cut in butter until crumbly.
  • Add shredded apple, cranberries and milk.
  • Stir to form a soft dough.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
  • Knead gently 8 to 10 times.
  • Pat into two 6 inch circles.
  • Brush tops with milk and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  • Cut each circle into six pie-shaped wedges.
  • Place onto greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes, or until browned.
  • Serve warm with Butter.

APPLE-CRANBERRY OATMEAL SCONES WITH MAPLE VANILLA GLAZE



APPLE-CRANBERRY OATMEAL SCONES WITH MAPLE VANILLA GLAZE image

Categories     Fruit

Yield 16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup evaporated cane juice or sugar
4 tablespoons fat-free cream cheese
4 tablespoons canola oil
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup nonfat plain yogurt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups (6 packets) instant oatmeal
3/4 cups whole wheat flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup apples diced into small cubes
1/2 dried cranberries or raisins
Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons nonfat milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon maple extract or 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup

Steps:

  • 1. preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick vegetable spray or line with parchment paper. 2. Cream cane juice or sugar, cream cheese and oil until smooth. 3. Beat in egg whites and mix in yogurt and vanilla. 4. In another bowl, mix together oatmeal, flour and baking powder. Add diced apples and cranberries to dry mixture. 5. Gently fold dry and wet ingredients together (if mix is too dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons nonfat milk) 6. Place spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheet, leaving room between scones. 7. Bake 20 to 25 minutes (only until bottoms of scones turn slightly golden. 8. To make glaze, cream all ingredients together untilsmooth. 9. Spread glaze over warm scones.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a tart flavor that pairs well with the sweet apples in these scones. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing the dough will make the scones tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together, then stop.
  • Use cold butter. Cold butter will help to create flaky scones. If you use softened butter, the scones will be more dense.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help to prevent the scones from spreading too much in the oven. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the scones until they are golden brown. The scones should be baked until they are golden brown on top and cooked through in the center. This will take about 20-25 minutes.

Conclusion:

These apple cranberry scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect scones every time. So next time you're looking for a tasty treat, give these apple cranberry scones a try!

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