Best 9 Cranberry Apricot Scones Recipes

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Step into a realm of culinary delight as we embark on a journey to discover the ultimate recipe for cranberry apricot scones. These delectable pastries, known for their delicate crumb and tantalizing flavors, are a perfect blend of sweet and tart, making them a beloved treat for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let's delve into the world of scones and uncover the secrets to creating these exquisite gems at home.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE SCONES



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When I had a specialty-food store in East Hampton, NY, I learned lots of tricks for cooking and baking ahead. Every morning we made thousands of muffins and scones, and I discovered that we could make all the muffin batters the night before, refrigerate them and simply scoop them into muffin pans and bake them in the morning! I started using the same techniques at home: I love treating weekend guests to these cranberry-orange scones, but I also cherish the few mornings I get to sleep late, so I make the dough a day early, cut out the scones and refrigerate them. In the morning, all I do is throw them in the oven and then drizzle them with an orange glaze. Hot delicious scones for breakfast, and no stress!

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 55m

Yield 14 to 16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups plus 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for sprinkling
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons grated orange zest (2 oranges)
3/4 pound (3 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
4 extra-large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup (1/2 pint) cold heavy cream
1 cup dried cranberries
1 egg beaten with 2 tablespoons water, for egg wash
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons freshly squeezed orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix 4 cups of flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, the baking powder, salt and orange zest. Add the cold butter and mix at the lowest speed until the butter is the size of peas. Combine the eggs and heavy cream and, with the mixer on low speed, slowly add to the flour and butter mixture. Mix until just blended. The dough will look lumpy! Combine the dried cranberries and 1/4 cup of flour, add to the dough and mix on low speed until blended.
  • Dump the dough onto a well-floured board and knead it into a ball. Flour your hands and a rolling pin and roll the dough just under 1 inch thick. You should see small bits of butter in the dough. Keep moving the dough on the floured board so it doesn't stick. Flour a 3-inch round plain or fluted cutter and cut circles of dough. Place the scones on the prepared sheet pan. Collect the scraps neatly, roll them out and cut more circles.
  • Brush the tops of the scones with the egg wash, sprinkle with granulated sugar and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tops are browned and the insides are fully baked. The scones will be firm to the touch. Allow the scones to cool for 15 minutes, then whisk together the confectioners' sugar and orange juice and drizzle over the scones.

CRANBERRY-TANGERINE SCONES



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Categories     Bread     Berry     Citrus     Breakfast     Brunch     Bake     Cranberry     Winter     Tangerine     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons grated tangerine peel
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup crème fraîche or sour cream
3 tablespoons fresh tangerine juice
1 large egg
2 teaspoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons raw sugar*

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk flour, 1/3 cup sugar, peel, baking powder, and salt in bowl to blend. Add 1/2 cup chilled butter. Using fingertips, rub in until mixture resembles coarse meal. Mix in cranberries.
  • Whisk crème fraîche, tangerine juice, and egg in medium bowl to blend. Gradually add to flour mixture, using fork to toss until moist clumps form. Knead dough briefly on lightly floured surface until smooth. Pat dough into 8-inch round. Cut into 8 equal wedges. Transfer to prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with raw sugar.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature. (Can be made up to 1 month ahead. Cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil; freeze. Serve at room temperature.)
  • Also called turbinado or demerara sugar; available at natural foods stores and most supermarkets.

CRANBERRY SCONES



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A quick basic scone recipe with traditional holiday ingredients...great treat for Christmas morning! Serve warm with butter and tea!

Provided by CRISTINA GOMEZ

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Scone Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, chilled and diced
1 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
⅓ cup white sugar
1 grated zest of one orange
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ cup half-and-half cream
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, stir together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar; add to flour mixture along with orange peel and nuts. Mix lightly.
  • In another bowl, beat together cream and egg; slowly pour into dry ingredients, mixing with rubber scraper until dough forms. Knead dough 4 or 5 times, being careful not to over handle. Divide dough in half. Turn out onto lightly floured surface. Shape each half into a 6 inch circle. Cut each circle into 6 wedges. Place scones on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 173.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

APRICOT SCONES



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Popular served with tea in Victorian days, scones are making a big comeback. Apricots and nuts are stirred into the batter in this recipe I baked for the theme shower. Spread with Devonshire cream, they delighted the bride-to-be and guests. -Robin Fuhrman, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 16 scones (1 cup cream).

Number Of Ingredients 16

DEVONSHIRE CREAM:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 to 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
SCONES:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup cold butter
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, divided
Jam of your choice

Steps:

  • For Devonshire cream, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough cream to achieve a spreading consistency. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. , For scones, combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the apricots, pecans and orange zest. With a fork, rapidly stir in 1 cup whipping cream just until moistened. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 5-6 times. Divide in half; shape each into a ball. Flatten each ball into a 6-in. circle; cut each circle into eight wedges. Place 1 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with remaining whipping cream., Bake at 375° for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Serve warm with Devonshire cream and jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 16g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

OATMEAL SCONES WITH DRIED APRICOTS AND CRANBERRIES



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I found this recipe on the New York Daily News website. One of the reasons I like this recipe so much is that it uses the food processor, which combines the scone dough beautifully. If you don't have a food processor you can use your hands, and I can guarantee a good workout in the process. Another reason I like this recipe is because it uses dried cranberries (craisins). I love these little babies.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Scones

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups rolled oats (not instant)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes (1 cup)
1/3 cup dried roughly chopped apricot
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 large egg

Steps:

  • Adjust the oven rack to center position and heat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Spread the oats in an even layer onto a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet.
  • Place in the oven and toast until golden brown and fragrant, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely.
  • Wipe the sheet, line with some parchment paper and increase oven temperature to 400 degrees.
  • Place the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade.
  • Blend briefly to combine.
  • Evenly distribute the butter over the dry ingredients and process for a half-dozen 1-second pulses.
  • Add the oats and fruit and pulse an additional 6 times, or until the largest piece of butter is about the size of a pea.
  • Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Stir the buttermilk and egg together in a small bowl or large measuring cup until well-combined.
  • Add the mixture to the dry ingredients and mix with a fork or rubber spatula until dough begins to form large wet clumps.
  • Turn onto the countertop and knead by hand, incorporating any dry floury bits until it comes together into a rough, sticky ball.
  • Pat down into a 6- to 7-inch disk and cut into 8 wedges.
  • Transfer the scones onto a prepared baking sheet and bake until dark golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes before serving.

CRANBERRY, APPLESAUCE SCONES



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Make and share this Cranberry, Applesauce Scones recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Scones

Time 45m

Yield 16 scones

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold butter
1 cup fresh cranberries (do not thaw frozen berries) or 1 cup frozen cranberries (do not thaw frozen berries)
12 -14 tablespoons applesauce
1 (175 g) container low-fat yogurt
grated orange, rind of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425f.
  • Combine the first 5 ingredients (dry ingredients).
  • With a pastry blender or 2 knives cut in the butter until crumbles are the size of peas Add cranberries, mix well.
  • In a small bowl combine:applesauce, yogurt& peel.
  • Add to dry ingredients and mix gently, do not knead.
  • Remove dough from bowl, divide into four parts and divide each quarter into 4 parts making 16 scones.
  • Be as gentle as possible when forming sconePlace on a cookie sheet, do not let the scones touch Bake 18-25 minutes or until browned.
  • Cool on a rack.

APRICOT-ORANGE CREAM SCONES



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These versatile scones, containing no egg, can be mixed, baked and ready to enjoy in 35 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
1 1/3 cups whipping cream
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. In large bowl, mix flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, orange peel and salt until well blended. Stir in apricots and baking chips. Add whipping cream all at once; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • On lightly floured surface, knead dough 6 or 7 times until smooth. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into 6-inch round; cut each into 6 wedges. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix powdered sugar and enough orange juice for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle icing over warm scones. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Scone, Sodium 250 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

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

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your scones will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't Overmix the Dough: Overmixing the dough will make your scones tough. Mix just until the dough comes together.
  • Chill the Dough: Chilling the dough before baking will help the scones rise better. You can chill the dough for up to 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Bake the Scones in a Hot Oven: A hot oven will help the scones rise quickly and evenly. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit before baking.
  • Don't Overbake the Scones: Overbaking the scones will make them dry and crumbly. Bake the scones for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Let the Scones Cool Before Serving: Let the scones cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help them set and make them easier to handle.

Conclusion:

These cranberry-apricot scones are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're bursting with flavor and have a tender, flaky texture. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect scones every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give these scones a try!

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