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Ina Garten Blueberry Lemon Scones Recipe

Ina Garten Blueberry Lemon Scones

Ina Garten’s Blueberry Lemon Scones are tender, flaky pastries made with fresh blueberries, lemon zest, and a buttery dough. They’re lightly sweetened, baked to golden perfection, and often finished with a tangy lemon glaze for extra flavor.

Ingredients

For the scones:

  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups.
  • Granulated sugar: 1/4 cup.
  • Baking powder: 2 teaspoons.
  • Salt: 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Unsalted butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), cold and cubed.
  • Heavy cream: 1/2 cup, plus extra for brushing.
  • Eggs: 2 large.
  • Lemon zest: 1 tablespoon.
  • Fresh blueberries: 1 cup.

For the glaze (optional):

  • Powdered sugar: 1/2 cup.
  • Lemon juice: 1–2 tablespoons.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3: Cut in the butter

  • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4: Combine wet ingredients

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, and lemon zest. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.

Step 5: Add the blueberries

  • Gently fold in the blueberries, being careful not to crush them.

Step 6: Shape the scones

  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it into a 1-inch-thick circle. Cut the dough into 8 wedges and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7: Brush and bake

  • Brush the tops of the scones with a little heavy cream for a golden finish. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 8: Prepare the glaze (optional)

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled scones.

Step 9: Serve and enjoy

  • Serve the scones warm or at room temperature with butter, jam, or clotted cream.