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.

Patricia Mcgraw
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These scones were delicious! The cranberries and apricots were a great combination, and the scones were moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shazhad Ali
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I made these scones for my family, and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making these again.


Aj Binu
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add a little more butter or milk next time.


kiryowa Enoch
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These scones were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I followed the recipe exactly, and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again for my next brunch party.


Mdpiashkhan Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were surprisingly good! The cranberries and apricots added a nice sweetness and tartness, and the scones were very light and fluffy.


Faviola Morales
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These scones were delicious! The cranberries and apricots were a great combination, and the scones were moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Robbie Enriquez
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I loved the flavor of these scones, but they were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little more butter or milk next time.


Randall Richey
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These scones were amazing! The cranberries and apricots were a perfect combination, and the scones were so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Thalia Espino
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I made these scones for a brunch party, and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making these again.


Abdou Benkacem
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These scones were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.


Emmaculet De Junior Aidoo
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I've made these scones several times now, and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of cranberries and apricots, and the scones are always moist and flavorful.


Debaki Basnet
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These scones were delicious! The cranberries and apricots were a great combination, and the scones were moist and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Holy Star
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I made these scones for my family, and they were a hit! Everyone loved them, and they were gone in no time. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Emad Amer
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These scones were a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would add a little more butter or milk next time.


Zenobia Keeling
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I love the combination of cranberries and apricots in these scones. They're also very easy to make, which is always a plus. I'll definitely be making these again.


usha pokhrel
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These scones were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I followed the recipe exactly, and they were perfect. I will definitely be making these again for my next brunch party.


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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these were surprisingly good! The cranberries and apricots added a nice sweetness and tartness, and the scones were very light and fluffy.


Tibbits oGenius
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These scones were a delightful morning treat! The combination of cranberries and apricots was perfect, and the scones were moist and flavorful. I would definitely make these again.