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Blackberry Scones

Published March 10, 2022 by Lauren Vavala

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Blackberry scones with text overlay.
Blackberry scones with text overlay.
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Blackberry Scones are loaded with juicy, sweet blackberries in a moist, tender buttermilk based scone recipe. These delicious scones can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert. They are the perfect treat to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Close up of a blackberry scone on a small white plate with extra blackberries and a plate of scones in the background.

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This Blackberry Scones recipe is made with the same easy scones recipe base that I use in my very popular recipes for White Chocolate Raspberry Scones and Mixed Berry Scones. 

Once out of the oven, the warm scones are drizzled with a simple vanilla glaze to sweeten them a little more.

These are one of the best blackberry recipes for breakfast or dessert. They are right up there with another favorite, Blackberry Crisp.

Why This Recipe Works

Making scones from scratch is not as difficult as you may think. You might also be surprised at how fast you can prepare a batch.

The most important thing is keeping the temperature of the ingredients and dough just right. You need to use very cold butter and chill the dough before cutting and baking them to get perfect results.

Scones can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you want a sweet treat. They pair perfectly with a cup of tea of coffee.

These scones are made with fresh berries and buttermilk. They are not dry like many scones can be. This is because using buttermilk results in more moisture and a flaky, tender crumb.

You can use this easy scones recipe as a base to add dried, frozen or fresh fruits, chocolate, or other ingredients to create just about any scones flavor that you like.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Ingredients

For the scones you will need:

Ingredients needed to make blackberry scones on a marble background with text overlay.

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter (cold and cut into pieces or grated)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk (if you don’t have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to one cup of milk. Let it sit about 5 minutes or until it starts to coagulate or thicken)
  • 1 cup blackberries (you can use frozen blackberries, if you prefer)

For the vanilla glaze you will need:

Ingredients needed to make vanilla glaze on a marble background with text overlay.

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Tip: if you want the scones to have extra sweetness or just a sparkly topping, you can add a coarse sugar to the tops after you glaze them.

The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.

Prep!

Preheat your oven to 400°F.

Create!

Dry ingredients with pieces of butter in a glass bowl on a marble background.

Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and mix to combine.

Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or fork until just pea size pieces remain.

I don’t recommend using your hands. Using your hands will warm the dough faster and the goal is to keep it as cold as possible.

Note: the butter will not be completely blended into the flour. This is okay! The pieces of butter will help to create flaky layers in the dough as it bakes.

Plain scones dough in a glass bowl on a marble background.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1/2 cup of the buttermilk.

Mix the egg and buttermilk into the flour, adding extra buttermilk, as needed, to get the dough to just stick together.

Blackberry scones dough in a glass bowl on a marble background.

Gently fold in the blackberries.

It’s okay if some of the blackberries break while mixing them in. The juices from the berries will actually help distribute the flavor throughout the scones.

Two scones disks on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.

Shape the dough into 2 round circles, about 1/2 to 3/4-inch high on the baking sheet.

Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes (or the freezer for quicker cooling) to get it very cold before baking. This helps the dough rise better and will give you the best scones.

12 baked blackberry scones on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and cut the dough into 6 triangles (or 4 triangles for larger scones) and separate them an inch or two.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottoms. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Present!

Vanilla glaze for scones in a small white bowl with a spoon in it.

Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Blackberry scones being drizzled with vanilla glaze.

Drizzle as much of the glaze as you’d like over the scones.

Overhead view of blackberry scones on a plate with a single one on a smaller plate, a white towel and extra blackberries.

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tips and Techniques

  • Ensure that your butter is very cold when you are making scones.
  • Don’t skip the step where you place the shaped dough in the refrigerator until it’s very cold. Cold dough rises better, so it’s important to keep the dough cold until it goes into the oven for the best scones.
  • For extra sweetness and a sparkling topping, you can add coarse sugar to the tops after you glaze them.
  • Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature. Use within 1-2 days for best results.

FAQ’s

Can Scones Be Made Ahead Of Time?

You can make scones the night before. Shape the dough into rounds, then refrigerate until morning, or when needed.

Can You Freeze Scones?

Yes. Shape and cut the scones dough, if desired. Wrap them individually tightly in plastic wrap and store in the freezer. To bake, you may need to add a few minutes to the bake time of the recipe. Use any frozen scones within a month for best results.

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Blackberry Scones

Blackberry Scones are loaded with juicy, sweet blackberries in a moist, tender buttermilk based scone recipe. These delicious scones can be enjoyed for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet dessert. They are the perfect treat to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee or tea.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 scones
Calories 242kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Blackberry Scones

  • 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (very cold, cut into pieces or grated)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup blackberries

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Blackberry Scones

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  • Combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and mix to combine.
    2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or fork until just pea size pieces remain.
    8 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and 1/2 cup of the buttermilk.
  • Mix the egg and buttermilk into the flour, adding extra buttermilk, as needed, to get the dough to just stick together.
    1 egg, 1 cup buttermilk
  • Gently fold in the blackberries.
    1 cup blackberries
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat mat.
  • Shape the dough into 2 round circles, about 1/2 to 3/4-inch high on the baking sheet. Place the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes (or the freezer for quicker cooling) to get it very cold before baking.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator and cut the dough into 6 triangles (or 4 triangles for larger scones) and separate them an inch or two.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottoms. Remove to a wire rack to cool.

Vanilla Glaze

  • Combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Drizzle as much of the glaze as you’d like over the scones.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Ensure that your butter is very cold when you are making scones.
  • Don’t skip the step where you place the shaped dough in the refrigerator until it’s very cold. Cold dough rises better, so it’s important to keep the dough cold until it goes into the oven for the best scones.
  • For extra sweetness and a sparkling topping, you can add coarse sugar to the tops after you glaze them.
  • Store leftover scones in an airtight container at room temperature. Use within 1-2 days for best results.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scone | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 314IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg

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