Makeover Cranberry Pecan Scones Recipe

Makeover Cranberry Pecan Scones RecipePhoto by: Taste of Home Makeover Cranberry Pecan Scones Recipe Rating 5

The changes in this made over recipe cut the calories by a quarter and the fat, saturated fat and cholesterol by half. But the make over scones still have a tender texture, an appealing orange flavor and tart bursts of cranberry goodness.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Makeover Cranberry Pecan Scones Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 20 min.
  • Yield: 8 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup cold butter
  • 1 egg
  • 6 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
  • 3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon water

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and baking soda; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk the egg, orange juice, vanilla and orange peel. Stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in cranberries and pecans. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times.
  • Pat dough into a 6-1/2-in. circle on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Combine egg white and water; brush over dough. Cut into eight wedges (do not separate).
  • Bake at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Analysis: One scone equals 250 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 42 mg cholesterol, 321 mg sodium, 38 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1/2 fruit.

Originally published as Makeover Cranberry Pecan Scones in Light & Tasty December/January 2004, p14

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Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2011 by kendrabetz

This is now a breakfast standard in our household!


Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by ginnyjb

Easy to make and very tasty. This will go in my favorite recipes file. :)

 
 
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