Cranberry apple scones –Hey there, y’all! Let me tell you about a delicious treat that’s perfect for any time of the year but especially good during the chilly months. I’m talking about some mouth-watering Cranberry Apple Scones! These scones are soft, flaky, and packed with all the good stuff. Grab your apron, and let’s get into it!
Cranberry Apple Scones
Check out this beautiful image of the scones:
Now that we got your taste buds tingling, here’s what you’ll need to whip up these scrumptious scones:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped (or frozen if that’s what you got)
- 1 cup diced apples (Granny Smith works wonders)
- 1 egg (for that egg wash)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (because cinnamon makes everything better)
It’s time to get baking, so here’s how you do it:
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep things non-stick.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. You want to make sure everything’s mixed nicely.
- Add in the cold cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the buttermilk until the dough comes together. Don’t overmix – that’ll make your scones tough, and we don’t want that!
- Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and diced apples. Be careful not to break them! We want those flavors to shine through.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and form it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut it into wedges or use a biscuit cutter for nice rounds.
- Place the scones on your prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for that shiny finish!
- Bake for about 18-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Keep an eye on them, ya know!
- Let them cool for a few minutes before serving. They’re best warm!
These Cranberry Apple Scones are perfect to enjoy with a hot cup of tea or coffee. Trust me, once you bake these, you’ll be the star of the kitchen! Enjoy every delicious bite!