These tender, moist Raspberry Lemon Scones are packed with raspberries and a hint of tangy lemon flavor! Perfect for your summer breakfast or brunch!
Hellllooo folks! Did y’all have an awesome weekend? Tune into the royal wedding? I realize I’m a few days late and a dollar short with these totally yummy Raspberry Lemon Scones for the royal celebration, but better late than never right?
There’s a story behind my lateness though. The last few days have been crazy. But a good kind of crazy.
Our oldest son Sean got a new job and moved to Florida! Woot Woot! He’s all kinda happy about it and so are we! My mother and my oldest sister and her family live in Florida (exactly where Sean will be heading), so we vacation there quite a bit. I’m not gonna lie though…I will miss visiting my favorite city, Charleston.
I planned to share these scones last Thursday, but life got in the way. AND a delay at the airport when flying down to Florida. AND an issue with my computer hooking up to the internet! UGH! Talk about frustrating! But now that I’ve shared my little tantrum, it’s time to share these Raspberry Lemon Scones.
You know my love for scones. I’ve shared a few on the blog, like my Meyer Lemon Cream Scones, my Apricot Walnut Scones, and my Cherry Vanilla Scones. So since summer is going to be here before we know it, I thought I would share one of my favorite summer beverages, raspberry lemonade, scone style!
What is a scone and where did they originate?
A scone is a quick bread/cake that’s made with baking powder as a leavening agent and glazed with milk, cream or an egg wash. They actually originated in Scotland. There are sweet and savory versions.
Can you freeze scones?
Yes, scones can be frozen. Make the scones up to the point where you’ve placed them in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill, then transfer the scones to a freezer bag. They will keep in the freezer for up to one month. When you’re ready to bake, there’s no need to thaw. Just remove them from the freezer, brush them with either some heavy cream or an egg wash and bake, adding a few extra minutes of bake time since they’ve been frozen.
A Few Cook’s Notes for Raspberry Lemon Scones recipe:
Don’t worry when adding the raspberries. It’s going to look like a hot mess (as pictured), but they bake up beautifully.
The key to make nice light scones is to start with very cold butter and heavy cream. It’s also important to not over handle the dough. And when you’re done forming the scones and cutting them into wedges, chill them in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
Before baking, I brush the tops of my scones with a bit of heavy cream to give them a nice golden finish. You can also use an egg wash. (one beaten egg with a teaspoon or so of water or milk mixed together)
These Raspberry Lemon Scones will be such a treat to add to your summer breakfast/brunch menu. The sweet, fresh raspberries and hint of tart lemon flavor scream summer, and are a match made in scone heaven! Enjoy!
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp. freshly grated lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold, plus two tablespoons for brushing the tops
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, (I use Driscoll's raspberries)
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
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Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Place the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk together.
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Add the butter and lemon zest and mix on low speed until mixture resembles pea sized crumbs.
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Slowly add the heavy cream and egg to mixture. Mix just until the dough forms a thick clump. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface.
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Place raspberries on top of dough and carefully knead into dough. Pat the dough into an 8 inch round. Cut into 8 wedges and place on the prepared sheet. Place tray in freezer for 15 minutes.
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Remove from freezer and brush tops with the extra heavy cream. Bake for 18 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack.
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Scones are best on the day they are made, but will keep in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
Congratulations to Sean! That’s so exciting! I didn’t watch the royal wedding live, but I might have to make a batch of these to watch the videos! I LOVE raspberry scones…I love any scones, really :)
Me too Kelsie! I love how you can easily customize to any flavor that suits your fancy! Happy Monday!
I’ve already said congrats, but I’ll say it again because he deserves congratulations on REPEAT – Congrats to Sean! That job was totally meant to be!!! I’m sorry your flight down south was kind of a disaster, but better late than never with these scones! They are just gorgeous, Mare!!! And I love the raspberry lemon combo! Pinning! Cheers!
Thanks Chey! I’ve always loved the raspberry lemon combo for summer!
Oh dear ; so happy to hear when children start to fly although an empty nest is difficult to get used to I guess…. but mother is happy to see “little birds” can fly :-) Oh, I have serious problem with my computers as well…. I think some delays are coming my way too…. scones would comfort me just fine. Thank you Mary Ann. Beautiful post as usual !
Thanks so much! Happy to see him so happy in his new surroundings! And closer to family!
So lovely! And congrats to Sean on his new job (and his move to sunny and warm Florida :)
Thanks Jennifer! Happy Monday!
You know how I feel about scones…these are speaking my language, my friend! Raspberry lemon? All the yeses!!!! Good luck to your boy! These are exciting times!!
Thanks Annie! Nothing beats a scone with my morning coffee! I love this combo for summer!
I’m a sucker for a good scone! These are so beautiful too!
Thanks Leigh Ann! The raspberry lemon combo is a favorite for summer! Counting the days!
Such great flavors for a morning treat!
I think so too Jennifer!
Scones are always in style, royal weddings or not! And these look amazing, one of my favorite flavor combinations!
Yes! I love scones anytime too Chris!
I love these scones! There’s nothing better than raspberry scones. I caught part of the royal wedding and it was quite beautiful. Would have loved to nibble on these delicious scones!
Thanks Kathy!
I love scones and these sound incredible. Big congrats to your boy, that is so awesome!
Thanks Matt! Scones are one of my faves too!
scones look fabulous. i do like savoury ones but these look good.
Thanks Sherry!
I love a hot mess Mary Ann… and scones are never late! Ever! They make me weak int he knees! I’d eat the whole recipe myself – they are gorgeous! You’ve had a lot going on for sure! You know we’ll always be here waiting for another delicious recipe of yours, no matter. xo
Me too Traci! I adore scones. They remind me of my Gram! You’re so sweet! Thanks so much!
That is a good week. Congratulation to your boy!
Thanks Naomi! XO
I just wanted to drop by and personally say “THANK YOU SO MUCH” for this awesome recipe. I made these yesterday and my husband and I had them for breakfast. We enjoyed them so much that we actually sat on the breakfast table for an entire hour. My husband could not stop complimenting me on the scones. I did’nt tell him that i got the recipe off a website, thats just a secret between you and I. I just wanted all the credit. But really the credit should go to you for this amazing recipe.
Thank you
Amy
Maryland
That’s awesome Amy! I’m so happy you both enjoyed them! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Happy weekend!
Raspberry and lemon are one of my favorite combinations. Congrats to your son!
Mine too Kevin! Thanks!
Homemade scones are the best! Love the flavors you’ve got going on here, Mary Ann!
Thanks Natasha!
I am not a big scone fan but your recipe looks fantastic Mary Ann and it’s perfect for a leisurely breakfast on a lazy weekend. Pinned!
Thanks Gerlinde!
You know I love raspberries and these scones are utterly perfect! :)
Thought you might enjoy these Laura!
HI! This recipe looks amazing. Have you ever made them with gluten free flour? Thanks!
No, I have only made them with all-purpose flour, but I have used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour for other recipes. I love it
Thanks! I’ll give it a try and report back!
I’m so excited to taste the two master pieces my daughter and I just created for her tea party… she invited 8 15 year olds over, so we shall see! They were super easy, smell delicious….although they took a bit longer to cook (about 22 minutes), but we will be trying them any minute! Thanks!
Hi Mary! So excited you tried these scones!! They’re one of my favorite flavor combinations. So perfect for a tea party. Hope everyone enjoys! Thanks so much for following the BHK!