Orange-Cranberry Scones

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Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons orange zest, minced
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1/2 cup mandarin orange segments, chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F, & grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mix flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder & orange zest.
  3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, then stir in Mandarin oranges & cranberries.
  4. In another bowl, mix sour cream, egg, orange juice & vanilla, beating until smooth.
  5. Stir this sour cream mixture into the flour mixture until well mixed.
  6. Spread batter into prepared pan & sprinkle with the 1 tablespoon of sugar.
  7. Bake 28-32 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean & scone is lightly browned.
  8. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then remove from pan & cut into wedges.
  9. Best served warm, but any leftovers should be refrigerated.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

686 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 22.5g 29% DV
Carbs 108.1g 39% DV
Fiber 3.2g 12% DV
Sugar 48.6g 97% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2765.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 362.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 120.5mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 207.8mcg 23% DV
Vitamin C 16.8mg 19% DV
Calcium 1580.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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