Cranberry Pecan Cream Scones with Orange Glaze

Cranberry Pecan Cream Scone with Orange Glaze Recipe
I tend not to toss the word “perfect” around lightly.  In fact, I did a post where I shared my feelings on perfectionism. Yet, there are those times when no other words seems to suffice.  I have tasted and made many scones in my baking lifetime and I tell you – these are perfect little scones.
Cranberry Pecan Cream Scones with Orange Glaze RecipeCranberry Pecan Cream Scones with Orange GlazeI am a huge fan of Carole Walter, a pastry chef, cookbook writer, and teacher.  I am especially fond of her book, Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins, & More.  I have made and loved many recipes from that book and among those, this one is my favorite.  I have been making these delicate sweet little scones for years.  If you find yourself at my home for Sunday brunch, you will likely find these among the other dishes on the buffet table.
Cranberry Pecan Cream Scone with Orange Glaze RecipeCranberry Pecan Cream Scones with Orange Glaze
These scones are versatile in that you can switch up the dried fruit and nuts to your heart’s desire.  Imagine dried cherry and almond, or maybe fig and walnut.  For me, the cranberry and pecan will always be my favorite.
Cranberry Pecan Cream Scones with Orange Glaze Recipe
A few notes:  Ms. Walter knows her stuff and she is a thorough and professional baker.  Her directions for rolling these scones involves a pastry cloth and a cloth sleeve for the rolling pin.  I have always used them in the past when making these scones.  However, in baking them for the blog I questioned if others would have these items.  So, I decided to forgo using them and roll the dough on nothing more than a floured surface with a floured rolling pin.  They came out beautifully as I think you can see in the photos.  They rose high and were fluffy and light.  I doubt I will ever make these scones again with a pastry cloth and sleeve, but if you have them and want to give them a try, by all means do.
Cranberry Pecan Cream Scones with Orange Glaze Recipe

 

Source:  Adapted from Great Coffee Cakes, Sticky Buns, Muffins & More

 




6 thoughts on “Cranberry Pecan Cream Scones with Orange Glaze

  1. I adore scones and have a favorite recipe that uses buttermilk as the liquid, rather than cream. With the addition of cake flour and cream I imagine these scones to be quite delectable! PS: I’ll bring homemade jam to go with the scones for brunch!

  2. Wonderful post! Perfect baked good – sweet, but not overwhelming. They look great for any time of day. Really appreciate your doing the scones without the cloth and sleeve. I know I would get started, and then see the cloth, etc.. and go “oh well”, and plow ahead. Usually why my baking is sketchy. Glad to have a pro try it first!

  3. These scones look beautiful indeed! I love how you thought about your readers! I don`t have pastry cloth and sleeve. So, I’m glad to know the recipe still works without them. 🙂

    • Lynna, often we can be deterred from making a recipe just because it sounds overly fussy. I love these scones but wanted to simplify them. I just feel that a scone is a baked good we don’t need to overly complicate. XX

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