Although they make gorgeous Christmas tree garlands and a scrumptious Thanksgiving side, cranberries are also perfect for adding merry and bright flavor to decadent desserts, like these cranberry scones.
One of North America’s few native fruits, these tart and crisp berries are also known as “bounceberries” due to their high-flying ability when ripe. Fresh, frozen, or dried, they make a tasty addition to our favorite holiday baked goods.
Cinnamon-Glazed Cranberry Scones
2014-12-12 23:01:41
Yield: 8 scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3⁄4 cup cream cheese, chilled
- 1⁄3 cup whole buttermilk, chilled
- 1⁄2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Cinnamon Glaze (recipe follows)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. With processor running, quickly add butter, cream cheese, and buttermilk, stopping when just combined.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface. Top with cranberries; knead 2 or 3 times to combine. Press dough into bottom of prepared cake pan. Invert dough onto a lightly floured work surface; cut into 8 triangles. Place triangles on prepared sheet pan. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake until golden brown, approximately 12 minutes. Let cool slightly. Drizzle with Cinnamon Glaze.
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Cinnamon Glaze
2014-12-12 23:07:20
Yield: approximately 3⁄4 cup
Ingredients
- 1 1⁄2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 3 tablespoons whole buttermilk
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar, buttermilk, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
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