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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. 1

    Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.

  2. 2

    Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cut cold butter into flour mixture with a pastry cutter until pea-sized crumbs form.

  4. 4

    Whisk cream, egg, and lemon zest. Pour into flour mixture and stir until just combined.

  5. 5

    Fold in blueberries gently. Pat dough into a 2cm/¾-inch thick circle.

  6. 6

    Cut into 8 wedges. Place on baking sheet with space between each.

  7. 7

    Bake 16-18 minutes until golden on top.

  8. 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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