Sure! Here’s a delightful recipe for Cranberry Applesauce Scones that you’ll absolutely adore making and sharing with your loved ones. These scones are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, especially during the festive season or whenever you’re craving something fruity and wholesome. 🍎🫐
Cranberry Applesauce Scones Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 4 teaspoons of baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of butter
- 1 cup of fresh cranberries
- 12-14 frozen cranberries
- 1 cup of applesauce
- 1 cup of low-fat yogurt
- Peel of 1 orange
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a large mixing bowl to create your dry ingredient mixture.
- Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Then, add the fresh cranberries and mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the applesauce, yogurt, and orange peel.
- Add the applesauce mixture to the dry ingredients, and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix or knead the dough too much.
- Divide the dough into four equal parts, and then divide each quarter into four parts again, giving you a total of 16 scones.
- Shape each portion of dough into a scone shape, being as gentle as possible, and place them on a lined baking sheet. Make sure to leave some space between each scone.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-25 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top.
- Once baked, remove the scones from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Cranberry Applesauce Scones are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container for a few days. You can serve them plain, with a dollop of yogurt or butter, or alongside your favorite hot beverage for a cozy treat any time of the day. Enjoy the delightful combination of tart cranberries, sweet applesauce, and fragrant orange in every bite of these tender, homemade scones! 🎄🍞
