Candied Orange and Cranberry Scones

November 2, 2016

Candied Orange and Cranberry Scones | Sarcastic Cooking

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Halloween is over! FINALLY! Is it just me, or does it feel like Halloween lasted for like 4 days this year? Like, oh let’s wear costumes on Saturday and then again on Monday. I mean, I guess if you don’t DIY or hand-me-down your costumes, you gotta get your money’s worth, right? Plus, it does pay to have a cute looking kid in a costume where people actually know what he/she is dressed as because then that equals more candy.

For your child. Not you. You greedy adult!

In the five years I have been blogging, I have gone on and on about how much I hate this holiday. This year, I tried to keep it light and breezy. I’m breezy (name the TV show). Just a random homage to my hatred here and there. No novellas. Plus, having kids and seeing how excited they get about things has softened me and made my Grinch heart grow. Awww!

Back to the whole “most wonderful time of the year” talk.

Last year around this time, Jack was not born yet. I wanted to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving just in case my little jumping Jack flash came early. I had the same game plan with Andy. True, I did not have a birth plan; I had a Christmas decor plan. That is where my mind goes.

Candied Orange and Cranberry Scones | Sarcastic Cooking

Now, we have a new house. I had the decor down. Like DOWN, in our last place. So much so that, since we didn’t have a fireplace, I went out and bought a shelf to make a pseudo-mantle just for Christmas time (one of the best ideas I have ever had if, I do say so myself). I have room for two trees this year, one real and one fake of course. I am also itching to get away from my traditional go to red and green decor. Target is calling my name.

Decorating today is also calling my name. I threw out my mini pumpkins and pulled down all my Halloween related items, which wasn’t much. The house is a clean slate!

Hello, my name is Stefanie and I am one of those people. I like to decorate for Christmas before Thanksgiving.

Hence, the reason I am already posting a cranberry related recipe. Don’t roll your eyes. Other crazy ass food bloggers were posting pumpkin recipes back in August. I am getting the cranberries out of the way for Thanksgiving so I can fast forward to all things Christmas.

Even though I will say, these would be good all year long. Now that that is done…

Target dollar spot, here I come! (Don’t tell Mike).

Also, there may or may not be a 2-foot tall snowman on my fireplace hearth at this very moment.  #SorrynotSorry

Candied Orange and Cranberry Scones

The perfect pre-holiday/holiday breakfast treat. Tart cranberries inside moist Greek Yogurt scones with sweet candied orange slices on to of a sugary crust.
Prep Time 1 day
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 day 1 hour
Servings 6 scones

Ingredients

For the Scones:

  • 6 Slices of Candied Orange recipe below
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold
  • 1 Heaping Cup Chopped Fresh Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

For the Candied Orange:

  • 1 Large Naval Orange sliced into thin rounds not over ⅛-inch thin. Discard seeds and end cuts.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • Extra sugar optional

Instructions

  1. Make the candied orange slices.
  2. Add the water, sugar, and juice to a small pot. Bring to a simmer. Add the oranges. Simmer until translucent, about 45-60 minutes. Be sure to flip the slices every 15-20 minutes. Once cooked, add to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with extra sugar. Let cool overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment and set off to the side.
  4. To make the scones, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
  5. Cut the cold butter into small cubes. Use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until it resembles a coarse meal.
  6. Quickly stir in the cranberries, honey, and yogurt. Stir until combined. Use your fingers to help bring the dough together.
  7. Turn the dough out on to a lightly floured surface. Shape into a 1 inch thick circle. Cut into 6 slices and then press a candies orange slice into the top of each scone. Transfer to baking sheet.
  8. Lightly coat each scone with a bit of buttermilk and sugar. Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden and firm. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Recipe for scones adapted from Joy the Baker

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