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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scone Recipe

    Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scone Recipe

    Published: May 10, 2019 Modified: Jan 8, 2021 by GG

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    Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scone Recipe are the perfect way to savor the sweetness of juicy blueberry and tangy lemon together in a homemade sweet treat! An easy lemon blueberry scones recipe that's perfect for breakfast, brunch and even dessert!

    Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scones on white platter with fresh blueberries

     

    Blueberry Scones Recipe

    I love the ease of dining al fresco on a summer morning with lemon blueberry scones and a pitcher of iced tea. Add a slight breeze and warm sunshine and my morning just went from good to fabulous!

    You will enjoy serving our easy blueberry scones recipe at your next brunch get together, on Mother's Day to celebrate that special mom in your life and even on Easter Sunday morning.

    Actually, anytime you feel like a homemade sweet treat is a good time for a homemade blueberry scone!

    With blueberry season in full swing, scones are the perfect way to savor the sweetness of one of the highest antioxidant foods in the world!

    If you love blueberries like I do, then you’ll definitely want to make our Glazed Blueberry Mug Cake with Lemon Glaze for a quick no-bake sweet treat.

    Prefer raspberries? We’ve got a Raspberry Lemon Mug Cake for you too!

    Read all about my tips and tricks for baking with blueberries in my interview on the U.S. Blueberry Highbush Council’s  blog.

    fresh blueberries in container

    Blueberry FAQ’s

    What are the health Benefits of Blueberries?

    The list of the health benefits of blueberries is quite amazing.

    Blueberries are:

    • high in fiber
    • low in calories
    • low on the glycemic index
    • a natural source of soluble fiber and insoluble fiber
    • rich in antioxidants which reverses damage by toxins and free redicals

    Blueberries also:

    • aid in weight loss
    • restore hormone balance which counteracts acne
    • promote heart health
    • lower LDL cholesterol naturally
    • lower blood pressure naturally
    • raise HDL cholesterol naturally
    • protect your brain from degeneration, neurotoxicity and oxidative stress.
    • benefit your skin by reducing sun damage

    So I say, please pass the Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scones! 

    How to make blueberry scones

    1. Preheat oven to 400F and coat a baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray
    2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
    3. Using pastry cutter cut in butter until mixture is size of very coarse crumbs.
    4. Stir in blueberries and zest.
    5. Then stir in milk until mixture just holds together.
    6. Knead the dough slightly on a lightly floured surface
    7. Shape dough into an 8-inch circle, about 1-inch thick.
    8. Cut dough into 8 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
    9. Brush tops with beaten egg and bake 20 minutes or until tops are golden.
    10. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet and transfer to wire rack and cool slightly.
    11. To make the glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, ground ginger and water, stirring until smooth. Glaze tops of scones and top with sliced crystallized ginger.

    a blueberry scone with edible flowers on white platter

    Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

    • Also delicious when made with fresh raspberries
    • Make them double berry scones and add both blueberries and raspberries
    • Substitute orange zest or lime zest for the lemon zest

    Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

    • flour
    • granulated sugar
    • baking powder
    • ground cinnamon
    • salt
    • butter
    • blueberries
    • lemon zest
    • milk
    • egg
    • confectioners' sugar
    • ground ginger
    • warm water
    • crystallized ginger

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    Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scones are the perfect way to savor the sweetness of juicy blueberry and tangy lemon together in an easy to make homemade sweet treat! Perfect for breakfast, brunch and even dessert!
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    Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scone Recipe

    Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scone Recipe is the perfect way to savor the sweetness of juicy blueberry and tangy lemon together in a homemade sweet treat! An easy recipe that's perfect for breakfast, brunch and even dessert!
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Keyword blueberry scones, lemon blueberry scones, scones
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 30 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 335kcal
    Author Gwynn Galvin

    Ingredients

    Scones:

    • 2 cups flour
    • 1/4 cup sugar
    • 2 tsp. baking powder
    • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp. salt
    • 8 Tbs. cold butter, cut in small pieces
    • 1 cup blueberries
    • 1 Tbs. lemon zest
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten

    Glaze:

    • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
    • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
    • 3-4 tsp. warm water
    • 2 Tbs. thinly sliced crystallized ginger

    Instructions

    Scones:

    • Preheat oven to 400F. Grease baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
    • In bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
    • Using pastry cutter, or two knives, cut in butter until mixture is size of very coarse crumbs.
    • Stir in blueberries and lemon zest. Stir in milk until mixture just holds together.
    • On a lightly floured surface, knead dough slightly and shape into an 8-inch circle, about 1-inch thick.
    • Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
    • Brush tops with beaten egg and bake 20 minutes or until tops are golden.
    • Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Transfer to wire rack and cool slightly.

    Glaze:

    • In bowl combine confectioners' sugar, ground ginger and water, stirring until smooth.
    • Glaze tops of scones. Top with sliced crystallized ginger. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Notes

    Makes 8 scones.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg
    First Published: February 21, 2018... Last Updated: January 8, 2021

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