Description
These Glazed Lemon Blueberry Scones are tender, buttery pastries infused with zesty lemon flavor and bursting with juicy blueberries. Finished with a sweet-tart lemon glaze, they are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or any time you crave a delicious, bakery-style treat at home.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream plus extra for brushing
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup (150g) fresh or frozen blueberries
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prep the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, egg, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mix. Stir gently with a spatula until a shaggy dough formsโdo not overmix.
- Add the Blueberries: Carefully fold in the blueberries, being gentle to avoid crushing them. If using frozen berries, do not thaw before adding.
- Shape the Scones: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into an 8-inch disc, about 1-inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops with a bit of heavy cream for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated 400ยฐF (200ยฐC) oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the scones are golden around the edges and cooked through. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Prepare and Drizzle the Glaze: While the scones are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle the glaze over the warm scones and let set.
Notes
- For best texture, keep all your ingredients cold, especially the butter and cream.
- If using frozen blueberries, add them to the dough without thawing to prevent excessive bleeding.
- Try substituting blueberries with raspberries or blackberries for a different twist.
- Scones are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat leftovers briefly in the oven or toaster oven to restore the scones’ texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg