As we step into Mother’s Day weekend, we’re celebrating with something simple, heartfelt, and freshly baked—Cranberry Scones. While our kids won’t be with us this time, Krister and I took a quiet morning to sip coffee and savor these warm scones together. There’s something incredibly grounding about baking on a calm morning—the buttery scent of dough rising in the oven, the tart sweetness of cranberries, the stillness of shared time. These scones are tender with just the right bit of tang from the buttermilk and are endlessly adaptable.

Cranberry Scones

Ingredients:

• 4 cups flour (regular or cup-for-cup gluten-free)
• 4 tablespoons sugar, divided
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or swap with dried sour cherries, currants, blueberries, or apricot)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cut in softened butter until the mixture is crumbly.
4. Add buttermilk and dried cranberries, mixing lightly with your hands or a fork until a soft dough forms.
5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently 5–6 times.
6. Roll out to about 1/4-inch thick (or go thicker, up to 1/2 inch, for a taller, more biscuit-like texture).
7. Cut into sixteen 3-inch circles using a biscuit ring, round cookie cutter, or glass.
8. Place on a greased baking sheet, sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of sugar on top, and bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden.

Serve warm with butter and your favorite topping—ours is a spoonful of sour cherry jam or a drizzle of Honey River Farm honey (Krister’s favorite).

Style the Table

To capture the joy and elegance of the weekend, I styled our table with our Juniper Print Napkin in Sangria, paired with a fresh-cut bouquet of peonies from our garden. The soft colors and blooming florals add a cheerful, feminine touch—perfect for honoring the beauty of motherhood in all its forms.

Whether you’re sharing the table with loved ones or simply treating yourself to a little quiet celebration, may this recipe bring warmth, ease, and sweetness to your weekend.