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Cranberry Orange Scones: A Festive, Low-Carb Treat for the Holidays


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

INGREDIENTS:
🧁 2 cups all-purpose flour (240g)
🧁 ⅓ cup granulated sugar (67g)
🧁 2 teaspoons baking powder
🧁 ½ teaspoon table salt
🧁 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, very cold, cut into small cubes (85g)
🧁 1 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen (150g)
🧁 3 tablespoons orange zest
🧁 ¾ cup heavy cream, very cold (180ml)
🧁 1 large egg
🧁 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
🧁 1 tablespoon heavy cream, very cold (15ml)
🧁 2 tablespoons sanding sugar (optional)
🧁 Orange Glaze:
🧁 ¾ cup powdered sugar (90g)
🧁 2 teaspoons orange zest
🧁 2 to 4 tablespoons orange juice (30-60ml)


Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until pea-sized pieces remain. Stir in cranberries and orange zest. In another bowl, whisk cream, egg, and vanilla. Combine with flour mixture until just mixed. Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a 6-inch disc, and cut into 6 wedges. Transfer to the baking sheet, brush with cream, and sprinkle with sanding sugar. Bake for 16-19 minutes until golden. For glaze, whisk powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
PREP TIME & NUTRITION:
Prep Time: 10 minutes, Cook Time: 16 minutes, Total Time: 26 minutes, Servings: 6 scones, Calories: 419, Net Carbs: 46g, Fats: 23g, Protein: 6g