Orange Cranberry Scones with Cardamom Glaze
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For a quick, sweet, and citrusy breakfast treat, try these Orange Cranberry Scones with Cardamom Glaze. Packed with dried cranberries, orange zest, and a touch of spice, they’re simple to make and seriously delicious. Enjoy them warm from the oven, drizzled with cardamom glaze—perfect for fall, winter, or any time of year!
There’s something special about a warm, homemade scone fresh from the oven—fragrant, flaky, and full of flavor. These orange cranberry scones, with their citrus zest and tart cranberries, topped with a cardamom glaze, bring a perfect balance of sweet and spice just like our Cranberry Orange Sweet Rolls with Orange Cardamom Icing. An easy and delicious treat, they’re ideal for cozy mornings and sure to be a hit at the breakfast table!
What Makes These Scones Irresistible
- Balanced Flavors: The combination of sweet orange zest and tart cranberries creates a delicious contrast.
- Warm Spices: The cardamom glaze adds a unique, warming spice that elevates the flavor, making the scones feel special.
- Flaky Texture: The scones have a light, flaky texture that feels indulgent and satisfying, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Homemade Freshness: Freshly baked scones have an irresistible aroma and taste that store-bought versions can’t match.
- Versatility: They’re great for both cozy mornings and special occasions, making them a flexible treat for any time of year.
- Easy to Make: Despite their impressive flavor, these scones are simple to make, making them accessible for bakers of all levels.
Ingredients
For The Scones:
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder and Baking Soda
- Salt
- Orange Zest
- Butter
- Dried Cranberries
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla
For The Glaze:
- Powdered Sugar
- Ground Cardamom
- Milk
- Vanilla
Let’s Make These Scones!
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and orange zest. Grate in the butter and gently stir it in with your hands. Fold in the dried cranberries. Whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold until well combined. Place the dough onto a lightly floured piece of parchment and roll about to an inch thick. Cut into circles and place on a lined baking sheet. Repeat this process until no more dough remains.
Bake at 375 for 20 minutes, or until lightly browed.
While the scones cool, let’s make the glaze! Combine sifted powdered sugar, ground cardamom, vanilla, and milk in a small bowl. Mix together until smooth and well combined.
Drizzle the scones with the glaze and serve!
How To Store
Once the scones have cooled and the glaze has set, you can store them in a sealed freezer safe bag and keep in either the fridge or freezer. To reheat, simply place in the microwave for a few seconds to enjoy a scone that’s just as good as the day you baked it!
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Orange Cranberry Scones with Cardamom Glaze
Ingredients
Scones
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅔ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon orange zest
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- 2 large eggs, cold
- ¾ cup heavy cream, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 Tablespoons whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Scones
- Preheat oven to 375℉/190℃.
- Line baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and orange zest.
- Grate butter into flour mixture.
- Lightly toss together.
- Add cranberries. Stir gently to distribute.
- Add egg mixture.
- Stir gently until all dry ingredients are incorporated.
- Turn out onto a floured surface and roll out.
- Using a sharp cutter, cut out shapes.
- Gently gather and re-roll scraps.
- Place scones on prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Glaze
- In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar and cardamom.
- Beat in milk and vanilla.
Notes + Tips!
- To substitute salted butter for the unsalted, reduce the salt to ½ teaspoon.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, you can use your favorite non-dairy butter in the scones and unsweetened plant-based milk in the icing.
- This recipe can be made vegan by using non-dairy butter and a vegan egg in the scones (we personally prefer using aquafaba), and your favorite unsweetened plant-based milk in the icing.
- These scones can be made gluten free by using a measure for measure (also known as 1:1 or cup for cup) gluten free flour.
- Make sure the butter is cold before grating!
- Be careful not to overwork the dough when re-rolling.
- Bake them on a lined baking sheet for even browning.
- This recipe freezes and reheats really well!
- You can cut into any shape you like. If they are larger or smaller, you may need to adjust baking temperature.
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