Mandarin Orange Scones with Orange Butter

Brighten up your breakfast or afternoon tea with these tender and citrusy Mandarin Orange Scones with Orange Butter! Each bite boasts the sweet, tangy flavor of fresh mandarin oranges, balanced by a buttery richness and an irresistibly soft, flaky texture. What sets this recipe apart is the luscious orange butter—a zesty blend of softened butter, mandarin orange zest, and fresh juice—perfect for spreading over the warm, golden scones. Simple to make in under 30 minutes, these scones are ideal for brunch spreads, special occasions, or as a delightful weekday treat. Dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish, this recipe celebrates the vibrant, refreshing taste of mandarins in every way.

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 tablespoon mandarin orange zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter
• 1 cup mandarin oranges, peeled and segmented (chopped if large)
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
• 0.5 cup softened unsalted butter (for orange butter)
• 2 teaspoons mandarin orange zest (for orange butter)
• 2 teaspoons mandarin orange juice (for orange butter)
• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for orange butter)

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 all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, mandarin orange zest, and salt.

Step 3

Cut the cold unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

Gently fold in the prepared mandarin orange segments, being careful not to over-mix and break the fruit.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Pour the mixture into the dry ingredients and stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not over-mix.

Step 6

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the scones to cool slightly on a wire rack.

Step 8

While the scones are baking, prepare the orange butter. In a small bowl, mix the softened unsalted butter, mandarin orange zest, mandarin orange juice, and powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.

Step 9

Dust the cooled scones with powdered sugar and serve warm with the prepared orange butter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(941.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3428.1

Total Fat 236.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 147.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 641.9mg	0%
Sodium 2601.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 296.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.1g	0%
Total Sugars 99.9g
Protein 28.6g	0%

Vitamin D 134.9IU	0%
Calcium 175.5mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 737.2mg	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: 62.1%

Protein: 3.3%

Carbs: 34.5%