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Blueberry Lemon Scones

May 14, 2019 by Great Grub, Delicious Treats

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Blueberry Lemon Scones are loaded with fresh blueberries and lemon and baked to perfection, then drizzled with lemon glaze. A delicious breakfast or brunch treat everyone will enjoy.

Four blueberry lemon scones on a white plate with blue trim with a bite taken out of one of them.

If you love scones, I have a recipe that’s really going to make you happy. If you’ve never had scones, then I have a recipe that’s really going to make you happy. I hope you can see where I’m going with this. I’m from the Southwest, so it might come as a surprise to you to know that I’ve been a fan of scones since I was a little girl. Growing up, scones weren’t exactly a common thing where I lived, but I had a neighbor who loved to cook and who had traveled extensively. She loved scones, and she made them frequently. She shared some with us when we were visiting one day, and I never looked back.

When I got older, I began making scones for myself, and over the years I’ve made tons of them, from super simple to fun altered recipes with glazes. My favorite scone recipe, though, is this simple one that’s packed with blueberries and lemon and topped with a delicious lemon drizzle. The sweet, zing flavor combination is a classic one, and it works so well with the scone dough.

Blueberry Lemon Scones

These delicious scones start with a basic scone recipe that gives that classic, slightly soft and crumbly texture that all good scones have. Then, I add chopped blueberries and lemon juice for a blast of fresh, blueberry and lemon flavor in every bite. I bake it to golden brown perfection and top it with a sweet and tangy lemon drizzle that pairs perfectly with the texture and flavor of the blueberry scone base. It’s a sweet, simple recipe that makes a delicious start to the day, especially when served with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee.

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Why You’ll Love These Blueberry Lemon Scones

  • They’re easy to make and are always a welcome treat for breakfast and brunch.
  • The fresh blueberries and lemon in the scones combined with the lemon glaze makes them even more delicious.
  • They’re soft and crumbly on the inside.

Recipe Tips

  • Keep your cut-up butter in the fridge until you’re ready to cut it into the scone dough. Cold butter is the secret to the perfect scone texture.
  • Don’t overwork your dough. You want to develop a little gluten, but you don’t want to knead so much that the scones become tough.
  • Add the lemon glaze while the scones are just a bit warm. This allows the glaze to stick but still flow a little for that drizzled look.

Variations

  • Use any of your favorite berries for this recipe. They all work with the lemon flavors in the scones.
  • Omit any other fruit for a zesty lemon scone recipe.
  • Top your scones with chopped walnuts or pecans before baking.
A white plate with a single scone on it that has a bite taken out of it.

What to Serve with Blueberry Lemon Scones

You can pair these delicious scones with a variety of tasty options. You can go the full sweet route, or you can pair them with your favorite savory breakfast items. Some great ideas include:

  • Milk
  • Coffee
  • Fresh fruit
  • Chocolate
  • Whipped cream
  • Jam
  • Eggs
  • Bacon
  • Sausage

Recipe FAQ

What is a scone?

A scone is a baked good similar to a biscuit that’s usually slightly sweet and often glazed with some sort of simple, sweetened drizzle.

What’s the difference between a biscuit and a scone?

They’re both very similar. The major difference is that scones are made with eggs and biscuits aren’t.

Is it better to use frozen or fresh fruit in scones?

Both work very well. Surprisingly, some people prefer using frozen fruit because it helps keep the butter in the scones cold longer. This longer melting time creates extra steam pockets while the scones baked, improving their texture.

Can you freeze blueberry scones?

Yes. Scones freeze very well and will last for up to 5 weeks in the freezer.

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How to Store Blueberry Lemon Scones

Store scones in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 days. You can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 5 weeks wrapped in a double layer of plastic wrap and stored in an airtight, freezer-safe container.

Blueberry Lemon Scones Ingredients

Both the scones and the lemon drizzle only take a few simple ingredients to make. You’ll probably have most of them in your kitchen already. The ones you don’t have are all readily available at your local grocery store. The actual measurements are in the recipe card below.

For the Scones

  • All-purpose flour
  • Sugar
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Fresh blueberries
  • Whole Milk
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Zest from one lemon

For the Lemon Drizzle

  • Powdered sugar
  • Milk
  • Fresh lemon juice

How to Make Blueberry Lemon Scones

Making these scones is a very simple affair. They’re almost like making biscuits, so there’s really nothing to it.

Step 1: Prep

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients

Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Then, cut the cold butter cubes into the mixture until crumbly.

Step 3: Add the Wet Ingredients

Add the chopped blueberries, lemon juice, and lemon zest and stir. Then, add the milk and stir until combined.

Step 4: Knead

Place the dough on a floured surface and knead about 8 times.

Step 5: Bake

form the dough into a rectangle, then cut it into 8 diagonal pieces. Place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 21 to 23 minutes until browned.

Step 6: Top with Lemon Glaze

Combine the lemon juice, milk, and powdered sugar to make the glaze. Then, drizzle it over the warm scones.

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Try This Delicious Blueberry Lemon Scone Recipe Today

These blueberry lemon scones combine the sweetness of blueberries with the bright, zingy flavor of lemon to create scones that are absolutely bursting with flavor. The big bonus is that they’re so easy to make! You can whip up a batch of these for breakfast, brunch, or even an afternoon snack. No matter when you decide to make them, one thing’s for sure: you’re going to fall in love with them.

A three photo collage of blueberry lemon scones.

More Delicious Blueberry Recipes You’ll Enjoy

Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake – This delicious lemon cake has a fresh blueberries filling and topped with a lemon cream cheese frosting. So good!

Blueberry Cream Cheese Bites – These bite-size treats are full of a sweet cream cheese mixture and a fresh blueberry filling, baked and then dusted with powdered sugar.

Blueberry Coffee Cake – A quick and easy blueberry dessert recipe that uses basic pantry ingredients and blueberry pie filling.

And, here is a Frozen Blueberry Dessert from Deliciously Seasoned that you are going to enjoy as well.

Blueberry Lemon Scones

Great Grub, Delicious Treats
These delicious scones are homemade and easy to make. Each scones is loaded with fresh blueberries and lemon, baked, and then drizzled with glaze.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Total Time 38 mins
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 353 kcal

Ingredients
  

For The Blueberry Scones

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, cold, cut into small pieces
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries, coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • zest from one lemon

For The Lemon Drizzle

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

For The Blueberry Scones

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt together.
  • Add cold butter into flour mixture and using a pastry blender or a fork, mix until crumbly.
  • Add chopped blueberries, lemon juice and lemon zest, stir.
  • Pour in milk and stir until incorporated.
  • Remove from bowl and place on a flour covered surface and knead about 8 times.
  • Form a rectangle then cut into 8 diagonal pieces. Place on prepared baking sheet.
  • Pop in the oven and bake for about 21-23 minutes or until browned.

For The Topping

  • Mix lemon juice and milk into powdered sugar to make a glaze, then drizzle over each scone. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate.
 
Please note that these values can change with different brands and any modifications made to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements.
 
Recipe adapted from my Apple Pecan Scones

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 241mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 401IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
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  1. Teresa

    May 14, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    Can I use frozen blueberry

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      May 14, 2019 at 3:57 pm

      Hi Teresa, yes you can but you might need to add another tablespoon of corn starch. Enjoy! :)

  2. Dorothy Linton

    May 14, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    have not tried yet, but will try I love all of your recipes.

    • Great Grub, Delicious Treats

      May 14, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      Thank you Dorothy! I hope you enjoy these. :)

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