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cranberry orange scones with an orange glaze on a beige plate.
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Best Cranberry Orange Scones

These flaky Cranberry Orange Scones are topped with a fresh orange glaze. Made with fresh cranberries, orange juice, orange zest, and sour cream these orange and cranberry scones are bright in flavor and have a moist, flaky texture.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time18 minutes
Total Time38 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

Scone Dough

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 Tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed and cold
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 Tbsp sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp heavy whipping cream, plus more for brushing
  • 2 Tbsp orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup cranberries, fresh

Orange Glaze

  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp orange zest (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (or spray with baking spray).
  • In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar and orange zest together.
  • Next, add in flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until combined.
  • Cut in cold butter with a pastry cutter (or using a stand mixer on low speed), until the dough resembles coarse crumbs (and the butter is about the size of peas). Set aside.
  • Whisk egg, sour cream, heavy cream, orange juice, and almond extract together. Mix the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Add in the cranberries, and mix until combined.
  • Turn the scone dough out onto a floured surface, and pat into a 1” thick circle. Cut the dough into 8 triangles with a sharp knife.
  • Place the scones on your baking tray, spacing them evenly apart.
  • Brush the tops of each scone with a little heavy cream, and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top.
  • While the scones are cooling, whisk together melted butter, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest together. Next, whisk in powdered sugar, beginning with 1 cup. If the glaze seems too thin, add in the remaining 1/2 cup powdered sugar.
  • Pour the glaze over the scones.
  • Enjoy!