Fresh Cranberry Scones
I love Christmas morning. When I was little I used to stay up all night anxiously awaiting for Santa to come down our chimney. I was too excited to sleep. I had to drag my family members out of bed every year to see what surprises were left under the tree. I still get butterflies every Christmas morning, there is something magical about the holiday. I also get excited about Christmas morning breakfast. We always have something special. This year I am going to make fresh cranberry scones.
After opening presents, we always enjoy a tasty Christmas breakfast. This year fresh cranberry scones are on the menu. These scones are festive and simple to make. The fresh cranberries are tart and add a nice pop of holiday color. The scones are tender and sweet and will make your house smell amazing on Christmas morning. Serve with jam, butter, or dunk them in your favorite tea or coffee.
If you are looking for a special breakfast treat, try these fresh cranberry scones on Christmas morning. I don’t know what I more excited for now, Santa or fresh cranberry scones:)
Here are a few other Christmas morning breakfast ideas:
- Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
- Stuffed French Toast with Brie and Berries
- Baked Oatmeal
- Monkey Bread Muffins
- Egg Vegetable Casserole
- Cinnamon Rolls
Fresh Cranberry Scones
Yield: 10-12 scones
Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
Ingredients:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
1/2 cup unsalted cold butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup half and half
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberriesTopping:
2 tablespoons half and half
Turbinado sugarDirections:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, set aside.
2. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. In a small bowl, rub the sugar and orange zest together with your fingers. Whisk into the flour mixture.
3. Add cold butter pieces to the flour mixture. Cut in butter using a pastry blender, fork, or your hands. I prefer to use my hands. Mix until you have pea size chunks of butter.
4. In a small glass measuring cup, whisk the half and half, eggs, and vanilla extract together. Pour over dry ingredients and mix with a spatula until moist. Gently stir in the fresh cranberries. Transfer dough to a floured countertop and knead until dough comes together.
5. Shape dough into a large circle. Use a floured rolling pin to roll out the scone dough. Cut dough into wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet. Brush each scone with half and half and sprinkle generously with turbinado sugar. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until scones are golden brown. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack.
*Note-these scones are best eaten the day they are made. Serve with jam, butter, or enjoy plain.
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I tried your Dads Parry rolls this weekend.I must say they were terrific.It was a big hit with my kids and husband.
These are so pretty and fresh!
These look so pretty, and festive. Great job!
I agree! Christmas will always be wonderfully special, no matter how old we get
And this is the perfect breakfast. I love cranberries and am always looking for new uses for them.
These look amazing. I would be more excited about digging into the scones than about opening presents. Fantastic!
I love that burst of flavor cranberries add to baked goods! These scones look incredible!
Same things over at my house..I make a big breakfast and we open gifts, eat, open more gifts..it’s such an amazing morning! I love the scones..great choice to add to your Christmas feast!
mmmm! So pretty!
Xmas memories are the best, aren’t they? I’m looking forward to start making new memories down here. Those scones look delicious.
Cheers!
These look like a great breakfast! I have actually never made scones! I think I might start with these. Happy Holidays!
So colorful and delicious!
They look scrumptious, Maria!
I love Christmas morning as well. We kids would always get up too early to open our presents.
And Christmas breakfast? A must! We usually have a feast.
Lovely post.
Ah these are beautiful. I just made orange cranberry muffins last night that I intended to make for my family when I’m home for Christmas, but these have replaced that idea. Thank you!
yum-yum. I also add orange zest to mine so give it a try….Merry Christmas
Look at all those plump cranberries! These scones are lovely, Maria, and perfect for the holidays. I love Jennifer’s idea of adding orange zest, too, but they look SO delicious as is! Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great week.
I love the addition of the fresh cranberries to them! Perfect for the holidays.
Christmas morning has such a special place in my heart. I don’t know why I have never baked scones. I need to change that asap.
YUMMY on the fresh cranberries! What a delicious addition.
Your pictures are always so beautiful, love them!
I love everything about this time of year! Christmas decorations, family, the music, the food! YUMMY
twopeas replied: — December 20th, 2010 @ 1:04 pm
I agree-so many fun things happening this time of year!
What a fun idea to wake up to an extra special breakfast on Christmas morning!
I’m loving all the cranberry recipes that are popping up. I feel like they’re underused – solely relegated to the thanksgiving table. But I actually just whipped homemade Cranberry Pear Sauce, which – like your scones – prove that crans aren’t just for Turkey Day! Will definitely make these with my holiday surplus.
When do you add in the cranberries? I am guessing at the very end before rolling out. I have some cranberries just waiting for a recipe like this. I may try it this afternoon.
twopeas replied: — December 20th, 2010 @ 1:03 pm
You add them in right before rolling out the scones. Stir them in gently.
YUM! With a hot Chai tea and a smear of lemon curd I would be in scone heaven. Awesome!
I like the fresh cranberries, they add such a festive touch.
I love me some cranberry scones. Yours look wonderful!
There’s nothing like the smell of scones baking to wake you up from a Christmas stupor! These look wonderful!
Those look great! Awesome for Xmas morning
i just saw cranberries in the store this afternoon…i have to get on that as soon as Christmas is over and i’m back home!
How gorgeous! And perfect for Christmas morning!
Every year I make a baked item to go with my mom’s egg and bacon strata–I think I might make these year! Beautiful!
those monkey bread muffins look incredible!
These look festive & great Maria! xo
Those are beautiful, Maria!
These look beautiful (and delicious)!!!
What a great way to enjoy cranberries one more time this season! I love how the red of the cranberries gives a pop of color to the scones.
I love Christmas morning too. The scones look festive, beautiful, and so delicious.
These look great for Christmas morning, Maria! With a hot cup of coffee, mm.
I made a batch of these, so yummy! I baked just a couple and athe rest went in the freezer.
What a lovely way to wake up or to perk up a tired afternoon than with these lovely festive cranberry scones
These look like they would taste delicious! They’re so pretty! Hope you have a merry Christmas!
These are so pretty Maria! Love cranberries and they are perfect for this time of the year. I hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!