Lemon Blueberry Scones

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These lemon blueberry scones are the perfect breakfast for any occasion! Fresh lemon and juicy blueberries are kneaded into a crumbly soft scone dough and topped with a delicious honey butter that’ll make your mouth water.

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Homemade Lemon Blueberry Scones

If you’ve always wanted to make your own scones, but assumed they were too difficult or complicated to make, then this is your sign to put those fears behind you and try out this amazing lemon blueberry scones recipe! These scones are simple to make, use basic ingredients, and will be ready to eat in only 40 minutes. 

Serve them with other breakfast delights, or have them on their own with your morning coffee. Once you get a taste, you won’t believe it was your first time making them from scratch! Just follow our recipe to a T, and you’ll be good as a beautiful golden scone. ๐Ÿ˜‰ PS: if you’re looking for a healthier scone, try our honey whole wheat scones!

Why you’ll love it!

​They are just as delicious as they are easy to make.

Taste even better than the scones you find at the coffee shop!

The whole family will love them! 

The honey butter is simply out of this world.

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  • All-purpose flour: a key ingredient for the perfect scone dough.
  • Baking powder: helps give the scones a fluffy and airy texture.
  • Honey: used in the dough and in the glaze, it adds a touch of sweetness and really brings out the flavor of the lemon and blueberries.
  • Butter: you’ll need both cold unsalted butter and softened, salted butter for this recipe.
  • Almond milk: gives the dough a light and creamy texture.
  • Almond extract: this is used in the honey butter for added flavor.
  • Lemon zest: adds a zesty citrus flavor to the scones.
  • Blueberries: fresh blueberries add a burst of sweetness and color.
  • Salt: both salt and flaky sea salt are used in this recipe.

How to Make Easy Lemon Blueberry Scones

MIX DRY INGREDIENTS

In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt and lightly whisk until combined.

ADD BUTTER + HONEY

Next, grate the cold butter into the bowl with the flour along with the honey

Then, use a fork or dough cutter to cut the ingredients into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

MIX IN WET INGREDIENTS 

Then add ¾ cup milk, almond extract, lemon zest, and blueberries to the bowl and mix again. 

Pro Tip: It is ok if the scone dough is a bit crumbly as long as when you form the dough later, it comes together. If the dough is too dry and not forming a ball at all, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.

FORM + CUT DOUGH

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Press firmly to form a 7-inch disc about ½” high. Slice the dough into 8 wedges and then place them onto a greased baking sheet so that they aren’t touching.

LET DOUGH CHILL

Next, transfer the tray of scones into the freezer for 15 minutes and preheat the oven to 400ºF.

a white plate topped with blueberry scones next to a bowl of dip.

BAKE SCONES

Bake the scones for 20-22 minutes or until the scones are a light golden brown on the top.

MAKE HONEY BUTTER

While the scones are baking, make the honey butter by adding all of the ingredients to a bowl (except the salt). 

Use an electric hand mixer to whip the butter until light, fluffy, and combined. Transfer the butter to a small bowl and top with salt and a drizzle of honey.

ASSEMBLE + SERVE

Let the scones cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool. Serve with honey butter, and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Lemon Blueberry Scones

Slowly add milk to the batter.  Too much milk at once will make it difficult to form the scones.

It’s okay if the scones lose a bit of their shape. Sometimes this happens when separating them on the baking sheet, but they will still taste great!

Any berries will do. If you don’t have blueberries, feel free to use any type of berry!

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FAQs

What’s the secret to making good scones?

Not overworking the dough is important. Kneading lightly (just to combine the ingredients) will produce a light, crumbly texture that is typical of good scones. The addition of sieved flour and baking powder helps ensure an even rise in the finished product.

Why do you brush scones with milk?

Baking with milk or cream adds a golden color and shine to the crust of the scones. For added golden hue, brush your scones with egg wash before baking. 

Egg wash is created by mixing 1 whole egg with 1 tablespoon of water and a pinch of salt. This will help create a glossy finish on your scones.

Should you let your scone dough rest?

Yes. Letting scone dough rest before shaping and baking allows the gluten to relax. This ensures that your scones won’t be overly dense or tough but will instead have a delightful crumbly texture.

Ideally, you should let the dough rest for about 15-20 minutes in the fridge or freezer before shaping it into scones and baking them in the oven.

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Blueberry Cobbler

Hey blueberry fans! If you love our blueberry scones, you have to try our delicious blueberry cobbler.

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Storage

Store any leftover homemade scones at room temperature for one day or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To freeze your scones, allow them to cool completely. Before adding the honey butter, place them in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months. 

When ready to eat, thaw overnight in the fridge and warm them in the microwave for 20 seconds, or place them in the oven at 325°F for 5-10 minutes. Once cooled, you can add your honey butter.

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Lemon Blueberry Scones

These lemon blueberry scones are topped with a homemade honey butter. There's no better sweet breakfast treat!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients 

Honey butter

  • 8 tablespoons salted butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3-4 tablespoons honey*
  • Pinch of flakey sea salt

Instructions 

  • In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt and lightly whisk.
  • Grate the cold butter into the bowl with the flour along with the honey. Then, use a fork or dough cutter to cut the ingredients into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    a white plate topped with shredded cheese on top of a table.
  • Add ¾ cup milk, almond extract, lemon zest, and blueberries to the bowl and mix again.
    a white bowl filled with flour and other ingredients.
  • It is ok if the scone dough is a bit crumbly, as long as when you form the dough later, it comes together. If the dough is too dry and not forming a ball at all add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time.
    a white bowl filled with blueberries and oatmeal.
  • Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Press firmly to form a 7-inch disc about ½” high.
    a cookie dough with blueberries and powdered sugar.
  • Slice the dough into 8 wedges and then place them onto a greased baking sheet so that they aren’t touching.
    a white plate topped with blueberry scones next to a cup of milk.
  • Transfer the tray of scones into the freezer for 15 minutes and preheat the oven to 400ºF degrees.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until the scones are a light golden brown on the top.
    a white plate topped with blueberry scones next to a bowl of dip.
  • While the scones are baking, make the honey butter by adding all of the ingredients to a bowl (except the salt). Use an electric hand mixer to whip the butter until light, fluffy, and combined. Transfer the butter to a small bowl and top with salt and a drizzle of honey.
  • Let the scones cool for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool. Serve with honey butter.
    a slice of blueberry scones on a white plate.

Tips & Notes

  • Be sure to slowly add the milk to the batter. It will be hard to form the scones if you add too much milk at one time.
  • The scones may lose a bit of their shape when you separate them on the baking sheet.
  • That’s ok! They will still taste great.
  • If you don’t have blueberries, you can use any type of berry.

Watch It

Nutrition

Calories: 399 kcal, Carbohydrates: 57 g, Protein: 5 g, Fat: 18 g, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 24 g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Nancy
Nancy
February 11, 2024 10:46 am

5 stars
This was my first time in so many years Iโ€™ve made scones because I somehow had the idea in my head scones were cumbersome to makeโ€ฆ sooo far from the truth! They came together quick and easy and are soooo delish. I like them better than many coffee shop scones because theyโ€™re not as sweet. Also, donโ€™t skip on the honey butter w/ flaky sea salt, puts them over the top in the most perfect way. These will be made often going forward.

Krista
Krista
June 18, 2023 5:37 pm

5 stars
The scones are really good but the best part is how quickly they come together. Next time (because there will be a next time!) Iโ€™ll add in poppy seeds and almonds.

Emily Richter
June 22, 2023 10:17 am
Reply to  Krista

Ohhh love the idea of poppyseeds and almonds!

P in AZ
P in AZ
June 17, 2023 4:16 pm

5 stars
My family and I loved these! Thank you for using honey as the natural sweetener. The only sub I did was used the exact amount of gluten free flour.