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Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scone Recipe

May 10, 2019 by GG 8 Comments

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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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With just four ingredients, you’ll happily be making these from-scratch pancakes Gluten-Free Blueberry Pancakes over and over again for breakfast.

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Blueberry Peach Orzo and Meyer Lemon Blueberry Loaf Cake

Combine two favorite summer fruits, blueberries and peaches, for a fabulous side dish of Blueberry Peach Orzo , a lime-kissed orzo pasta is studded with fresh juicy peaches and succulent blueberries. Tender peppery arugula leaves offset the fruity sweetness creating a perfect balance of flavors. 

Meyer Lemon Glazed Blueberry Pound Cake starts with a pound cake mix studded with fresh blueberries for a pop of summer berry flavor, enhanced with sour cream for extra moistness and drenched in a Meyer lemon syrup. Finish with a Meyer lemon glaze and candied Meyer lemon slices that complements the berry flavor, and every bite will be a taste of heaven!

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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
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

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
Servings: 8
Calories: 335 kcal
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:
  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Grease baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. In bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

  3. Using pastry cutter, or two knives, cut in butter until mixture is size of very coarse crumbs.

  4. Stir in blueberries and lemon zest. Stir in milk until mixture just holds together.

  5. On a lightly floured surface, knead dough slightly and shape into an 8-inch circle, about 1-inch thick.

  6. Cut into 8 wedges and transfer to prepared baking sheet.

  7. Brush tops with beaten egg and bake 20 minutes or until tops are golden.

  8. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet. Transfer to wire rack and cool slightly.

Glaze:
  1. In bowl combine confectioners' sugar, ground ginger and water, stirring until smooth.

  2. Glaze tops of scones. Top with sliced crystallized ginger. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Recipe Notes

Makes 8 scones.

Nutrition Facts
Ginger Glazed Blueberry Scone Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Cholesterol 52mg17%
Sodium 306mg13%
Potassium 75mg2%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 414IU8%
Vitamin C 3mg4%
Calcium 107mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
First Published: February 21, 2018… Last Updated: January 8, 2021

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