Pear Cranberry Scones

Chopped fresh pears, dried cranberries, and orange zest make delicious scones for breakfast, brunch, or tea time.

• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• ¼ cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
• ¼ cup canola oil
• ⅓ cup dried cranberries
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup Silk® Coconutmilk, any flavor except chocolate
• 1 cup coarsely chopped peeled pears
• 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.

Step 3

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together Silk, orange juice, cranberries, orange zest and canola oil.

Step 5

Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix together with a wooden spoon, stirring with as few strokes as possible. Fold in the chopped pears.

Step 6

Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to drop the batter onto prepared baking sheets, forming 12 scones.

Step 7

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until tops are lightly browned.

Step 8

For the glaze, whisk all ingredients together until smooth and creamy.

Step 9

Drizzle on warm scones.