Cranberry Orange Scones

5 from 11 votes

Cranberry Orange Scones that use frozen cranberries, orange juice, and orange zest with a few other simple ingredients to create a breakfast pastry that's beautiful for brunch and delicious enough for a weekend breakfast.

In only 30 minutes, you'll have scones ready to enjoy with your morning coffee.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: scones

Calories: 446kcal

Author: Jessica Burgess

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
3 Tablespoons fresh orange juice Divided (1 Tablespoon + 2 Tablespoons)
zest of 1 orange (reserve 1 teaspoon for icing)
½ cup frozen unsalted butter 1 stick - cubed or grated
½ cup heavy whipping cream cold
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup frozen cranberries halved
1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ¼ cup of granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of kosher salt. Then add ½ cup cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to incorporate the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the orange zest and 1 cup of halved cranberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together ½ cup of heavy cream, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon of orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Gently pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Using a sharp knife or a floured round cutter, cut the dough into 8 equal wedges or as many rounds as you can make. Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with a little extra heavy cream.
Bake for 12 - 15 minutes or until the scones are golden brown.
While the scones are baking, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of fresh orange juice, and 1 teaspoon of orange zest (if using) to make the glaze.
Once the scones are done baking, let them cool on a cooling rack for a few minutes. Drizzle the orange glaze over the warm scones.
Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Cranberry Orange Scones with a cup of tea or coffee!

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