Cherry Berry Scones

May 07, 2023May 7, 20230 14
Enjoy the flaky goodness of Cherry Berry Scones for breakfast
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

3 cups flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons orange zest
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup dried blueberries
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
530
Sugar
20g
Fat
22g
Get your morning started on the right foot with these scrumptious Cherry Berry Scones. Featuring a combination of dried cherries, blueberries, and cranberries, and the warming flavor of cinnamon, these scones will leave you feeling satisfied and ready to tackle the day ahead. The aroma of freshly baked scones and orange zest will quickly fill your kitchen, elevating your morning ritual to a new level of indulgence. Serve them as a delightful treat for brunch or make them ahead and take them with you as an on-the-go breakfast.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and orange zest.
3.Add the dried cherries, dried blueberries, and dried cranberries and stir well.
4.Pour 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir quickly with a wooden spoon to pull together a dough.
5.Pat the dough into a 3/4-inch thick disc shape. Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 8 triangles.
6.Place each triangle on the baking tray, brush the top with the remaining heavy cream.
7.In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar, sprinkle over the top of the scones.
8.Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are light brown.
9.Remove from oven, let them cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
10.

PROS

A perfect morning treat with your morning cuppa, scones are a delicious option for a breakfast pastry.
These Cherry Berry Scones filled with dried fruits and spices, will melt in your mouth with their buttery softness.

CONS

Although delicious, scones are not the most healthy breakfast option as they are usually high in calories and fat.
These scones contain a fair amount of sugar and heavy cream which might not be suitable for people with diabetes or dietary restrictions.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cherry and berry are both great sources of vitamin C that helps to boost the immune system. The orange zest used in this recipe is rich in flavonoids that also help improve the immune system function. Despite this, these scones should be enjoyed in moderation as they contain a good amount of sugar and fat.

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