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Cranberry Orange Scones

January 14, 2014

honey scones

Downton Abbey coming back on is probably the best thing that’s happened all month, right? How many of us absolutely love this show? Then let’s celebrate with scones!

I have a good friend from high school who writes a food blog of her own. She is a natural in the kitchen, but more than that, she is very creative about how to present and enjoy the food she prepares. Like many of us, she is an avid Downton fan. She once talked about hosting a Downton party sometime during the season, complete with festive English treats. She lives in New York so the distance would not have allowed us to participate in something so cute together. But her idea sparked the need for some British influenced goodies of my own! If you don’t watch Downton Abbey, hopefully you can make do with my obsession, because I am certain we all like scones!

Healthy Homemade Scones

When the weather is still chilly, I think there is nothing more refreshing than the flavors of orange and cranberry together. Orange and cranberry are often seen in winter goodies but they create a warmth that reminds me of summer. The floral sweetness from the honey compliments the occasional semi-tart cranberry bursts… and is topped off with fresh orange zest! Make these even more memorable and serve with butter, jams and your favorite tea. Enjoy!!

Cranberry Orange Scones  (adapted from this recipe)
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1 1/4 cups White Wheat or Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 cup Oats
2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
1/3 cup Cold Organic Butter
3 Tablespoons Raw Honey
3 teaspoons Grated Orange Zest
2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
1/2 teaspoons Sea Salt
1 Large Egg, beaten
2-3 Tablespoons Chopped Dried Cranberries
4 Tablespoons Half-and-Half or Full Fat Coconut Milk
For Egg Wash: 1 Large Egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon Water

Pre-heat oven to 400 degree. Mix all the dry ingredients in a large bowl and then cut butter in using a pastry blender or crisscrossing 2 knives in the mixture until it looks like pea sized crumbs. Stir in orange juice, peel, egg and cranberries. Stir in the half-and-half or coconut milk until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl.

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 10 times. Then roll or mash the dough down with your hands until it was basically a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. I used a knife to cut diamond shapes into the dough. You could make fun shapes with a cookie cutter.

Place these on a parchment paper lined baking tray. With a pastry brush (or a spoon) brush the top and sides of these with the egg wash and bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

Best served warm with sugar-free jam, creamed honey, sweet butter, or all three!

 

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Comments

  1. Abbie @ Needs Salt says

    January 19, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Cranberry orange has to be one of my favorite scone flavors. These look so delicious! I could definitely go for one right now with a cup of tea. <3
    pinning!

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  2. Susan says

    January 15, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    Beautiful scones!!!! Totally Lady Mary worthy.

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    • Annie says

      January 17, 2014 at 9:17 am

      Thank you, Susan!! :D I’m glad you gave me the idea!

      Reply
  3. Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says

    January 15, 2014 at 6:46 am

    I am OBSESSED with Downton Abbey. I love the idea of eating scones while I watch :)

    Reply
  4. Fiona says

    January 15, 2014 at 6:45 am

    Haha, yeeessssss!!! These look gorgeous – for Downton or on their own!

    Reply
  5. Sarah@WholeAndHeavenlyOven says

    January 14, 2014 at 6:14 pm

    Yes! Downton Abbey is definitely the best thing to happen so far this month! And these scones? Yum. Cranberries and orange just naturally go great together :) I’ll bet even Mrs. Patmore would approve of these scones!

    Reply
  6. Kelli H says

    January 14, 2014 at 2:10 pm

    I love the combination of orange and cranberry! It’s so delicious. These look great.

    Reply

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