Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Scones Recipe

These hearty and healthy cranberry orange pecan scones are the perfect balance of sweet and savory! Packed with juicy cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a hint of zesty orange, these scones are incredibly satisfying and will keep you full until lunchtime. Not overly sweet, they're easily customizable to your preference – add more brown sugar if you desire a sweeter treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 282.3 kcal

Protein 13g

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Ingredients for Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Scones

Oatmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
Whole Wheat Flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp orange zest (from 1 large orange)
Oil
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp demerara sugar (for sprinkling)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
1 tsp vanilla extract

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How to Make Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Scones

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and orange zest.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the cranberries and pecans.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each scone.
Sprinkle generously with demerara sugar.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the scones are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Scones?

Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Scones takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Scones?

Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Scones has approximately 282.3 calories per serving, with about 13 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Scones?

The key ingredients for Easy Cranberry Orange Pecan Scones are Oatmeal, Flour, Whole Wheat Flour, Baking Powder, Brown Sugar, Orange Zest. See the full list with measurements above.