Oatmeal Apple Cranberry Scones

A Messy Cook's Note:

These low fat, fruity scones are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.

• Total Time: 32 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 12 scones

• 2 cups unbleached flour
• 1 cup quick oats
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cranberries
• 1/2 cup peeled chopped apple
• 1/4 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup honey, plus
• 2 teaspoons honey, divided

Directions:

1. Combine first seven ingredients (flour through cinnamon) in large bowl.
2. Add ½ cups applesauce and butter; cut in with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in cranberries and apple.
4. In small bowl combine milk and ¼ cups honey; add to flour mixture and stir until dough forms ball.
5. Knead dough 10-12 times on floured surface; pat into 8-inch circle and place on sprayed baking sheet.
6. Use sharp knife to cut dough into 12 wedges, and separate wedges slightly.
7. Combine remaining applesauce and honey, and brush over top of dough.
8. Bake 12-15 minutes at 425 degrees, or until lightly browned; remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack.

Reviews

[Megohm]

Everything turned out great! I used raisins in place of cranberries, and it turned out just wonderful. Also,I used an emulsifier for the applesauce-honey glaze, and that worked much better the second time around when I made these.

[Anne La Quebecoise]

Very good scones. I doubled the cranberries and used 1 cup white flour and 1 cup whole-wheat. I had a hard time resisting the temptation to add orange zest or to use more cinnamon, but I'm glad I haven't, since they tasted great as written. Milk and honey were much easier to combine after microwaving together for about 20 seconds. My only complaint is about the applesauce-honey glaze, which hasn't worked very well. I would suggest just ignoring this step or just sprinkling some granulated sugar or dough .