CRANBERRY-PISTACHIO SCONES

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A buttery-rich scone is nothing more than a glorified biscuit-made even more delicious with sweet and savory twists. From Southern Living's facebook page -- Easy, Irresistible Scones; originally published in Southern Living, December 2010.

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Scones

Time 33m

Yield 8 wedges, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter (cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
1 cup whipping cream (divided)
1/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/4 cup roasted salted pistachios (coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°.
  • Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly and mixture resembles small peas. Freeze 5 minutes.
  • Add 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cream, cranberries, and pistachios, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Turn dough out onto wax paper; gently press or pat dough into a 7-inch round (mixture will be crumbly). Cut round into 8 wedges.
  • Place wedges 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush tops of wedges with remaining 2 tablespoons cream just until moistened.
  • Bake at 450° for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 395, Carbohydrate 37.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 11.2, Protein 4.7

Wael Abbas
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. Thanks for sharing!


Jacob Nathaniel Tolley
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These scones are on my to-bake list. They look amazing!


memory mukasera
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I can't wait to try these scones. They look so delicious.


zartory amichy
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These scones are the perfect gift. I've given them to friends and family and they've always been a hit.


Najeeb Qadri
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I love that these scones can be made ahead of time. I often make a batch on the weekend and then have them for breakfast or snacks throughout the week.


Smol Chungus
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These scones are so versatile. I've made them with different types of berries and nuts and they're always delicious.


Starlone Karambamuchero
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I've never made scones before but this recipe made it so easy. I'm so glad I tried it.


Alyss Nelson
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I'm gluten-free and I was so happy to find this recipe. These scones are delicious and I can finally enjoy scones again!


Queen Daniella
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I made these scones for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect size for little hands.


honey bee vlog
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These scones are the perfect way to use up leftover cranberries. I always have a bag of cranberries in my freezer and I love being able to make something delicious with them.


md Ahsanullah ak
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I love the way these scones look with the bright red cranberries and green pistachios. They're almost too pretty to eat!


Kareem Elgohary
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I've made these scones several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Alina Singh
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These scones are so easy to make and they turn out so perfect every time. I love having them for breakfast or as a snack.


Md Arafat Arafat
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I'm not usually a fan of scones, but these ones are delicious! The cranberries and pistachios really make them special.


Walter
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I made these scones for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Zaman Chhutta
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These scones are a great way to start the day! They're light and fluffy, and the cranberries and pistachios add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.


M Kaiesm
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These scones are amazing! I love the combination of cranberries and pistachios, and the scones are so moist and flavorful.


Sk Shakib islam
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I've been looking for a good cranberry pistachio scone recipe for a while and this one is perfect! The scones are so easy to make and they turn out so delicious.


Kaidence Miller
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I made these scones for my family for breakfast and they were a huge success! The scones were light and fluffy, and the cranberries and pistachios added a nice crunch and sweetness.


Megan Davis
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These scones were a hit at my brunch party! Everyone loved the combination of tart cranberries and nutty pistachios.