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Cozy Cranberry Orange Scones with Clove Butter

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These cozy cranberry orange scones feature a sweet-tart balance with a surprising clove-spiced butter that adds warmth and richness. Perfect for slow mornings or tea time, they are quick, easy, and comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup (100 g) fresh cranberries, washed and dried (frozen works too)
  • Zest of 1 large orange
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream, plus extra for brushing tops
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Clove Butter:
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or two forks until mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
  4. Gently fold in cranberries and orange zest, being careful not to break the cranberries.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into dry mixture and gently fold until just combined; dough will be sticky but soft.
  7. Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat into a 9-inch circle about 1-inch thick.
  8. Cut the circle into 8 wedges with a sharp knife or bench scraper.
  9. Transfer wedges to the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  10. Brush tops lightly with extra heavy cream.
  11. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  12. While baking, mix softened butter with ground cloves, orange zest, honey, and salt until smooth to make clove butter.
  13. Let scones cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
  14. Serve warm with a dollop of clove butter.

Notes

Keep butter cold for flaky texture; avoid overmixing dough to keep scones tender. If dough is too sticky, chill for 10 minutes before shaping. Use parchment paper for even baking and easy cleanup. Brush tops with cream, not egg, for a softer golden crust. Frozen cranberries should be thawed and drained to avoid soggy dough. Clove butter can be stored in the fridge up to a week.

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Keywords: cranberry scones, orange scones, clove butter, cozy scones, easy scones, breakfast scones, tea time treats

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