Cranberry Raisin Scones

Start your day with the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors with these Cranberry Raisin Scones—a bakery-style treat you can easily whip up at home in just 30 minutes! Combining tart dried cranberries, sweet raisins, and a tender, buttery crumb, these scones are irresistibly delicious. A touch of vanilla and a sparkling finish of coarse sugar (optional) elevate them to café-quality perfection. The dough comes together effortlessly with heavy cream for a rich, moist texture, and the wedges bake to golden-brown perfection. These fruit-filled scones are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon tea spread, and they’re best served warm with a dollop of butter or jam. Whether you’re a scone aficionado or new to baking, this simple recipe will quickly become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 41/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cups Raisins
• 0.75 cups Heavy cream, plus extra for brushing
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Coarse sugar for topping (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Stir in the dried cranberries and raisins, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract.

Step 6

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix with a fork until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it 2-3 times to gather it into a cohesive ball.

Step 8

Flatten the dough into a 1-inch thick circle. Use a sharp knife to cut it into 8 equal wedges.

Step 9

Place the scones on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 10

Brush the tops of the scones with a bit of heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar, if desired.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and firm to the touch.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely or serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(823.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3167.8

Total Fat 172.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 105.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 726.1mg	0%
Sodium 2763.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 375.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.0g	0%
Total Sugars 168.2g
Protein 38.7g	0%

Vitamin D 112.1IU	0%
Calcium 263.3mg	0%
Iron 13.8mg	0%
Potassium 1091.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 4.8%

Carbs: 46.8%