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lemon blueberry scones on a cooling rack

Lemon Blueberry Scones

These homemade lemon blueberry scones are the perfect treat for tea time or anytime you need a delicious treat.

Course Breads, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword lemon blueberry scones, lemon blueberry scones recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 8 scones
Calories 394 kcal
Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

For the scones

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter - cold and cut into small cubes or grated
  • 1 and ½ tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice + 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup frozen wild blueberries - you can also use fresh
  • ½ cup heavy cream - plus more for brushing on the top of the scones
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Raw sugar - optional for topping

For the lemon glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium size mixing bowl combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cubes of butter and mix them into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands, pinching the butter between the flour as you mix it in until the butter is the size of peas.
  4. Add the lemon zest and the blueberries and gently mix them into the flour mixture.
  5. In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine the lemon juice, heavy cream, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth then pour the mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients.
  6. Mix until everything is combined then turn the dough onto a well-floured surface. It will be crumbly so you will need to use your hands to form the dough into a disc that is about 6 inches wide and 1.5 inches thick. Then use a bench scraper or butter knife to cut the dough into 8 equal wedges.
  7. Place the scones onto the lined baking sheet about 1-2 inches apart in a single layer.
  8. Brush each one with some heavy cream and sprinkle with raw sugar, if desired.
  9. Bake the scones in the middle rack of the preheated oven for 17-19 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through cooking until they are golden and cooked through. Then remove them from the oven, transfer them to a wired cooling rack and let them cool for a few minutes.
  10. Mix up the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl until fully combined.
  11. Serve warm drizzled with the lemon glaze and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts
Lemon Blueberry Scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 68mg23%
Sodium 16mg1%
Potassium 182mg5%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 30g33%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 613IU12%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 66mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.