Scones (or scawns if you so choose to pronounce) are a beautiful thing, in my humble opinion. They’re quick and easy to make in the morning and my kiddos love them. Paired with my favorite cup of tea, I feel instantly thrown into a Jane Austen novel – minus the corset – until I hear a baby screaming, realize I’m up to my eyeballs in laundry and have to help my 5th grader with fractions. Then reality hits hard. Very hard.
My favorite scone recipe is by Katie at Nourishing Flourishing. I’ve made her Blueberry Scones dozens of times for family, friends, teenage Sunday school girls, and home school co-op kids. Everyone raves over them and can’t believe they’re grain free.
I decided to try a cranberry orange version of her delightful scones. With her gracious permission, I’m posting my recipe changes below. You will need to click on the blueberry scone link above for the original recipe. Thank you, Katie!
Mangia!
Shared on Allergy-Free Wednesdays, Wheat Free Wednesdays, and Gluten Free Fridays.
- CHANGES TO DRY INGREDIENTS:
- omit the arrowroot flour
- use the same amounts of almond flour, baking soda, and salt
- CHANGES TO WET INGREDIENTS:
- omit the apple cider vinegar and blueberries
- Use the same amounts of egg, honey and vanilla.
- ADD:
- 1 tablespoon finely grated orange rind
- 1 teaspoon natural orange flavoring (I use Simply Organic brand)
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Follow the instructions for the Blueberry Scones.
- Stir the cranberries into the wet ingredients and stir everything together with a fork.
- Using a spring-loaded ice cream scoop, scoop out six even portions and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- With wet hands, flatten dough and smooth the sides a bit.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Makes six scones.
These little cuties would be perfect for Christmas morning! I’d love one now with my cup of coffee
YUM
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Thanks so much, Cindy! They’ve become my favorite “special” breakfast treat, but I’m a lover of all things cranberry and orange, so maybe it’s just me. The other thing I love (and kudos to Katie for this) is how easy and quick it is to whip these up (I usually double the recipe). HOpe you enjoy! Thanks for hosting the GF Fridays party – it’s been fun to see all of the great recipes that show up every week.
Jen
With a certain someone showing me where all the ingredients were, I made these using cherries instead of orange and cranberry because those were what I had in hand. Texture was so moist and the taste was great! I helped myself too 2
Thanks Emily! I’m so glad you enjoyed them. I can’t wait to try the cherry version. Might be good with chocolate chips and cherries too???
Hi Jen~You made these once for my Sunday School class, and they were AMAZING! I’m going shopping tomorrow to get the ingredients, and Lindsey has already volunteered to make them. We’re all quite excited to enjoy them! Thanks for posting the recipe!
Thanks so much, Debbie! I have to extend thanks to Katie from Nourishing Flourishing for the recipe, though. She’s the brains behind the flavor and texture. Are you making the original blueberry ones or trying the cranberry orange? Enjoy!
I’m going to make the cranberry orange, but I do have a question for you. Can I substitute fresh cranberries for dried? I have some on hand and would like to use them if I can.
I actually wondered that myself! Give it a try and let me know how it turns out.
: )
Wow! These look and sound delicious, Jen! Can’t wait to try them. I’ll link to your version the next time I post so others can enjoy the adaptations, too, if you don’t mind!
xo
Don’t mind a bit! Thanks so much for the original recipe and allowing me to post this version of it.
Methinks a scone (scuffin) and cup of tea would enhance my afternoon greatly…maybe tomorrow.
Jen : ) xo2