Florida Orange Juice Cranberry Scone Recipe
These Florida Orange Juice Cranberry Scones offer a bright and zesty twist on traditional scones, infused with citrus flavor and studded with tart dried cranberries. Topped with a luscious orange juice glaze, these scones are perfect for a refreshing breakfast or an elegant afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 scones 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Butter
- ½ cup butter, frozen
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange Juice Glaze
- 3 cups Florida Orange Juice
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Grate the frozen butter into a medium bowl. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use your hands to quickly combine the ingredients until the dough forms pea-sized pieces, ensuring a crumbly texture.
- Add wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole egg, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the flour mixture. The dough will be very sticky; add a little more flour if necessary to make it workable.
- Shape and chill the dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape it into a ball, then flatten it into an 8-inch disc. Wrap the disc in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 400ºF (204ºC) to prepare for baking.
- Make the orange glaze: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the Florida Orange Juice and powdered sugar. Bring it to a boil and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly to a glaze consistency, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Prepare scones for baking: Remove the chilled dough and cut or shape into individual scones. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the egg white for a shiny finish.
- Bake the scones: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
- Glaze and serve: After removing the scones from the oven, allow them to cool slightly. Then drizzle the orange juice glaze over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Grating frozen butter helps create a flaky texture in the scones.
- If the dough is too sticky, add flour sparingly to avoid dry scones.
- The orange glaze can be cooked slightly longer for a thicker consistency if preferred.
- These scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute the dairy and eggs with plant-based alternatives and adjust the glaze accordingly.
Keywords: Florida Orange Juice, Cranberry Scones, Citrus Scones, Breakfast Recipe, Baked Goods, Orange Glaze
