How to Make Cranberry Apple Scones - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic baked goods, scones are a staple that never goes out of style. These delightful pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, and they are so easy to customize with different flavors and ingredients. One of our favorite variations is the Cranberry Apple Scones, which are a perfect blend of tart cranberries and sweet, juicy apples.

These scones are perfect for the fall season, when cranberries and apples are at their peak. The combination o...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • 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

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 320mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 116mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 123mg