The BEST American-Style Scone Recipe
I’ve never been a big fan of scones because they’re usually dry, boring, and taste like flaky cardboard. These glazed berry scones are none of the above. They’re actually the best scones I’ve ever had. And they’ve changed my mind about scones in general. They’re incredibly easy, you don’t need to dirty a food processor or a mixer, and they’re ready in a half hour. How’s that for a fast, easy, and guaranteed-to-disappear weekend breakfast, brunch, or easy impromptu dessert or snack? You don’t even need to use fresh fruit. I used Trader Joe’s frozen berry medley, which includes strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. There’s an abundance of juicy berries in every bite. As the mixed berry scones bake, the berries release their juices and the bites of dough surrounding the berries are melt-in-your mouth soft. Those are my favorite bites. When I made these I thought I was going to have a ton of scones to re-home. Wrong. We devoured them all the same day I made them. And I want to make more.
Ingredients in Mixed Berry Scones
Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy recipe for berry scones:
All-purpose flour Granulated sugar Baking powder Salt Unsalted butter Egg Sour cream Vanilla extract Mixed berries Lemon or orange zest Turbinado sugar Confectioners’ sugar Heavy cream
How to Make Scones
Making mixed berry scones in so quick and easy! Here’s an overview of the recipe steps: Same principle with cold butter and cold berries in the scones. They’re flaky and tender, but also supremely moist. Sour cream is used which helps prevent dryness.
Recipe Variations to Try
This a great blank canvas base recipe for any kind of fruit scones — most any fresh fruit, dried fruit, or zest can be added. Use what you have, enjoy, and eat seasonal! Here are some simple swaps you can make using this base scone recipe:
Blackberry scones: Replace the mixed berries with 1 cup of fresh or frozen blackberries. Strawberry scones: Replace the mixed berries with 1 cup of fresh or frozen strawberries. Blueberry scones: Replace the mixed berries with 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries. Raspberry scones: Replace the mixed berries with 1 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries. Lemon blueberry scones: Replace the mixed berries with 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter. Replace the heavy cream in the glaze with lemon juice. Orange scones: Add 1 tablespoon of orange zest to the batter. Replace the heavy cream in the glaze with orange juice. Lemon scones: Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter. Replace the heavy cream in the glaze with lemon juice. Coconut lime scones: Add 1 tablespoon of lime zest to the batter. Replace the heavy cream in the glaze with lime juice. Sprinkle the tops of the scones with toasted coconut immediately after glazing.
More Breakfast Recipes Using Berries:
Sour Cream Blueberry Muffins — These are fluffy and moist thanks to the addition of sour cream in the batter. Not to mention they’re bursting with fresh blueberry flavor. These are bound to be your new favorite muffins! Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Easy Buttermilk Waffles with Mixed Berry Preserves — They’re as fast and easy as using a boxed mix, but so much better. They’re crispy on the outside, yet softer and fluffier in the interior. Blueberry Dutch Baby Pancake — This oven-baked pancake has the chewiness of crepes with the thickness of clafoutis, and making it is as easy as making pancake batter. Strawberry Coffee Cake – One of the best coffee cakes I’ve ever had or made. Use your favorite fresh, frozen, or seasonal fruit. Deep Dish Mixed Berry Skillet Pancake — If you love thick stacks of pancakes, you’re going to love this deep-dish skillet pancake. It’s soft, fluffy, and light, with the texture of pancakes, and it’s packed with berries. Strawberry Banana Bread— This strawberry bread is packed with fresh, juicy strawberries in every bite! This is an easy, no-mixer quick bread recipe you’re going to love! Greek Yogurt Raspberry Muffins — EASY, soft, fluffy muffins bursting with fresh raspberries!! So moist thanks to Greek yogurt in the batter! Not overly sweet and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea!! Originally posted April 26, 2014 and reposted April 24, 2020 with updated text.
