What started out as a vision of moist and delicious whole wheat blueberry muffins somehow transformed into: Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones. Here’s how it went down: I found a healthy blueberry muffin recipe but wanted to make a few alterations. Everything seemed to be working well up until I pulled them out of the oven. Not so moist. Not so delicious. Not sweet at all. Not happening. So I went back to the drawing board. For whatever reason my heart was set on blueberry something or another. I have no idea how I went from point A to point B, but the point is these scones are out of this world mouth-watering amazingness. Seriously.
In the last week I’ve made these half a dozen times. I just about have the recipe memorized at this point. The first couple of times I was tweaking it to make it perfect, and the next few times were for anyone that would eat them. I find the best place for feedback is taking my treats and things to work. They fell in love with them… and I knew they would. No really. They are that good people. So good that going into it I was confident that they would be a surefire hit.
Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones
These Lemon Glazed Blueberry Scones are a perfect quick breakfast or snack that's easy to make and so delicious!
Ingredients
Scones
- 2 c. whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1.4 c. sugar
- 3 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 c. cold butter
- 3/4 c. fresh blueberries washed & drained
- 3/4 c. heavy whipping cream plus 1/4 c.
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp. coarse sugar
Glaze
- 1/4 c. fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. butter melted
- 2 c. powdered sugar
Instructions
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In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in blueberries.
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Whisk cream and egg together; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened, being careful not to smash the blueberries.
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Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until combined.
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Divide dough in half, pat into an 8-in. circle. Cut into 12 wedges and place on greased baking sheet. Brush with remaining cream. Sprinkle coarse sugar over tops.
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Bake at 400 F for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.
For the Glaze
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Mix lemon juice and melted butter with the powdered sugar until dissolved. Whisk the glaze until smooth; removing any lumps. Drizzle glaze over the top of slightly cooled scones. Let the scones set a minute before serving.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Tried and Tasty
You can chose to make these as big or as small as you like. I chose to make them mini, because I love mini things. Not only are they absolutely adorable in the smaller size, they feed a lot of people and allow you to continue to be calorie conscious. Unless you’re like me, and see that the smaller the size the more you are allowed to eat! If you aren’t a lemon fan, or don’t care to glaze them, these are just as fantastic with the lemon and glaze omitted entirely.
I prefer the scones warm right out of the oven, but they are still wonderful the next day. I wouldn’t guess they’d be around much longer than that – but if so, you may want to throw them in the fridge and keep them no longer than a few days. Enjoy!
These look AMAZING!!! I have never dared making anything like this before, but this looks totally doable, and I bet my family would LOVE them. Pinning.
Yvonne
Thank you Jonie! It’s really not too bad, I was a little nervous at first that I was going to have squished blueberries all over the place but as long as you are pretty gentle they will all stay in tact pretty well. Give it a try! Or.. maybe I’ll bring you some to your party ;)
These look delicious! Can’t wait to try them. Fun to watch you on TV, you are so cute!
Yvonne
I’m excited for you to try them Holly – they are so delicious. And thank you so much, I’ve loved the opportunity that I’ve had being on the news! So fun!
Angela Jeffcott
Pinned and eager to try! This might be a dumb question but I don’t bake a lot. :) Why 2 types of flour and does it really make a difference? I usually just have all purpose on hand. Also, do you know if the dough can be prepared, formed, then frozen? I’ve done that with other scone recipes. Thanks so much for the new website and all your work to get your recipes perfect and delicious. :)
Yvonne
Awesome! That’s not a dumb question at all – there’s no such thing when it comes to cooking and baking! I don’t like to cook with refined flours, so I’ve eliminated them as much as possible. I only add a little bit to make the scones still fluffy and light rather than dense and heavy. All-purpose would be fine to sub 100% in this recipes. I don’t know for sure about the freezing, but I would guess you could and they would work out perfect. You are certainly welcome! Thanks for checking out the recipes :) I sure do love sharing them!
Oh wow! These sound so wonderful! I have to make them! Congratulations on the TV experience. You should write a post just about that and let us live through you.
Yvonne
Thank you, thank you! It’s been such a fun opportunity with the news! You can read all about my debut here: http://triedandtasty.com/tried-tasty-television-debut/
It was so fun meeting you briefly at BYBC 2014. I wish we would have had more time to get to know each other! These scones bring me the hope of spring! Lemons and blueberries have a way of doing that for me! These are on my to do list! Pinned!
Yvonne
I wish there was so much more time. In the end I was so sad it was over and wanted it to keep going. Too much fun, too little time for sure. I too am dreaming of spring.. we can dream together :)
These look amazing! Lemon and blueberry together are some of my favorite flavors. Pinning! And congratulations on your gig!!!
Yvonne
Thanks Leanne, I’m so excited!
It’s settled I need scones, it’s been way too long and this combo sounds perfect! pinning
Yvonne
Nice! I hope you enjoy :) Baby wants some scones!! Hee hee!
Karina
I love scones! and when you add fresh fruit to it, it just makes it so yummy! I love that you made a lemon glaze for it,. Seriously delicious! PS: Congrats on your TV spot and your site looks amazing :)!
Yvonne
This was my first time with the fresh fruit, but not I’m on a quest to make more variations :) Lemon glaze = perfection! And thank you so much for your compliments! I love 2News and I LOVE my new site!!!
These look incredible! I love the lemon/blueberry flavor combination!!
Yvonne
Thanks Tia! So yummy!
Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
I love everything about these scones! 1st that they are scones, 2nd that they have fresh blueberries, 3rd that they have a lemon glaze! One of my favorite combos!
Yvonne
Thanks Amber – I have some dough left.. and I’m a little scone’d out, I may need to bring you some!