Cranberry-Pistachio Scones

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Cranberry-Pistachio Scones
33 min.
8
383kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Cranberry-Pistachio Scones, a perfect treat for your morning meal or brunch gatherings. These scones are not only vegetarian but also a feast for the senses, combining the nutty crunch of roasted pistachios with the sweet-tart burst of dried cranberries. Imagine biting into a warm, flaky scone that melts in your mouth, offering a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.

Ready in just 33 minutes, this recipe is ideal for those busy mornings when you want to impress your family or guests without spending hours in the kitchen. With only a handful of ingredients, including cold butter and whipping cream, you’ll create a rich and tender dough that’s easy to work with. The vibrant colors of the cranberries and pistachios make these scones not only delicious but visually appealing as well.

Whether you enjoy them with a cup of coffee, tea, or as a sweet dessert, these scones are versatile enough to suit any occasion. Their golden tops and crumbly texture will have everyone reaching for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake a batch of these irresistible Cranberry-Pistachio Scones that are sure to become a favorite in your household!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 cup butter cold cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup roasted pistachios salted coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • cup whipping cream divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender
  • wax paper

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 45
  2. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly and mixture resembles small peas. Freeze 5 minutes.
  4. Add 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. cream, cranberries, and pistachios, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  5. Turn dough out onto wax paper; gently press or pat dough into a 7-inch round (mixture will be crumbly).
  6. Cut round into 8 wedges.
  7. Place wedges 2 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  8. Brush tops of wedges with remaining 2 Tbsp. cream just until moistened.
  9. Bake at 450 for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts

Calories383kcal
Protein5.11%
Fat56.28%
Carbs38.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.14
Glycemic Load
23.57
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.6643478559411%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.3mg
Catechin
0.14mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.23mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:382.77kcal
19.14%
Fat:24.36g
37.48%
Saturated Fat:14.4g
90%
Carbohydrates:37.61g
12.54%
Net Carbohydrates:36.17g
13.15%
Sugar:12.32g
13.69%
Cholesterol:64.12mg
21.37%
Sodium:404.54mg
17.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.98g
9.96%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.06%
Selenium:11.97µg
17.1%
Vitamin A:807.82IU
16.16%
Folate:60.76µg
15.19%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.52%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.17%
Calcium:120.42mg
12.04%
Phosphorus:106.41mg
10.64%
Iron:1.82mg
10.1%
Vitamin B3:1.94mg
9.7%
Fiber:1.44g
5.77%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.26%
Copper:0.1mg
5.07%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.57%
Magnesium:14.45mg
3.61%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.17%
Potassium:106.86mg
3.05%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.62%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.57%
Vitamin K:2.33µg
2.22%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes