Perfect for a cold fall or winter morning, these flavorful scones will bring a smile to your day. Bright orange contrasts with the tangy cranberries to make a delicious egg-free and nut-free baked good. Paleo and AIP friendly
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup of water. Set aside.
In a large bowl or food processor, add the cassava flour, tapioca flour, coconut sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, and sea salt. Mix or pulse together.
Add the palm shortening into the flour mixture and pulse or work it with your fingers until the mixture resembles small bread crumbs.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup of water, gelatin water mixture, and the zest and juice of the orange. Mix or pulse together until the majority of it comes into a ball. If not using a food processor you'll have to knead it with your hands for approx 1-2 minutes to get it to come into a ball.
Gently stir in the cranberries by hand with a spatula or spoon.
Turn the mixture out onto a cutting board or clean surface that can be cut into. Pat it into a circle shape, about 1-inch thick and 7-inch-ish wide.
Cut into eight equal wedges (like cutting a pizza) and then carefully transfer the wedges to the baking sheet.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a scone comes out clean. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
To make the Orange Glaze:
Pulse the coconut or maple sugar in a small electric spice grinder or a blender until powdered, about 30 seconds. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the orange juice.
Drizzle over the scones.
Notes
These can be made up to 4 days ahead of time and stored in the fridge or frozen up to 3 months. To freeze place on a baking sheet, in a baking dish, or on a paper plate in the freezer until frozen, then transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag for long-term storage. Thaw in the fridge or on the counter overnight and gently reheat in the oven or microwave. You can also reheat directly from frozen, it'll just take a bit longer.If you're on AIP and using dried cranberries make sure they are only dried with fruit juice or an AIP-approved sweetener and NO seed oils. (Many store-bought dried cranberries use sunflower seed oil for example) Or you can make your own dried cranberries.