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Lemon Blueberry Scones
Tender, flaky scones studded with blueberries and bright lemon zest. Ready in 35 minutes, perfect with tea.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 18 min · Total: 33 min8 servingsEasy4.8 (37 reviews)340 calories per serving
Last tested: 2026-09-09
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Servings8
📋 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
Cut cold butter into flour mixture with a pastry cutter until pea-sized crumbs form.
- 4
Whisk cream, egg, and lemon zest. Pour into flour mixture and stir until just combined.
- 5
Fold in blueberries gently. Pat dough into a 2cm/¾-inch thick circle.
- 6
Cut into 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet with space between each.
- 7
Bake 16-18 minutes until golden on top.
- 8
Whisk lemon juice and powdered sugar. Drizzle over warm scones.
🔄 Swap Table
Original: Heavy cream
Swap: Coconut cream
Dairy-free, slightly coconut flavor
Original: Blueberries
Swap: Raspberries or chocolate chips
Same amount, different flavor
Original: All-purpose flour
Swap: Gluten-free flour blend
Add ½ tsp xanthan gum if blend doesn't include it
Original: Butter
Swap: Vegan butter
Use cold, same amount — works well
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