Name: Blueberry Almond Scones
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 15
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed; 0.75 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 0.33 cup milk; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 cup fresh blueberries; 0.5 cup chopped almonds; 2 tablespoons blueberry preserves; 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries; 1 tablespoon pomegranate juice

Wake up to the delightful aroma of freshly baked scones, bursting with juicy blueberries, crunchy almonds, and a hint of citrus. These scones are tender, flavorful, and perfect for a weekend brunch or afternoon treat.

Follow The Directions

01

Step

5 mins

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

02

Step

3 mins

Place 2 tablespoons blueberries in a microwaveable bowl; heat in the microwave until very soft, about 20 seconds. Stir in the preserves and pomegranate juice; set aside. (3 minutes)

03

Step

7 mins

Cream together the butter and sugar in a small bowl using an electric hand mixer. Beat in the egg. Add the milk, almond extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the blueberry mixture, continuing to beat until combined. (7 minutes)

04

Step

10 mins

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the blueberry mixture, continually beating until you have a soft dough. Fold the almonds and 1 cup blueberries into the dough. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lined baking sheets. (10 minutes)

05

Step

15 mins

Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

For best results, use very cold butter. You can even freeze it for 15 minutes before cubing.
Don't overmix the dough, or the scones will be tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Feel free to substitute other berries or nuts. Raspberries and walnuts would also be delicious.
A sprinkle of coarse sugar on top before baking adds a nice crunch and sweetness.

Francesca Dach

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 3.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)

Total Reviews: (4)

Dedrick Jones
Jun 22, 2025
These scones were so easy to make and tasted amazing! My family loved them.
Dominique Medhurst
Jun 6, 2025
My scones didn't rise as much as I expected. Any tips?
Devonte Schumm
May 26, 2025
These were perfect for a weekend brunch! I served them with clotted cream and jam.
Cassandre Kiehn
May 19, 2025
I added a little vanilla extract and it was a great addition. Will definitely make these again!

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