Blueberry Almond Scones

These soft scones made with fresh blueberries, almonds, and citrus zest are the perfect companion for your favorite tea or just great alone.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ⅓ cup milk
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• ½ cup chopped almonds
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons blueberry preserves
• 2 tablespoons fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon pomegranate juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

Bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Place 2 tablespoons blueberries in a microwaveable bowl; heat in the microwave until very soft, about 20 seconds. Stir in the preserves and pomegranate juice; set aside.

Step 4

Cream together the butter and sugar in a small bowl using an electric hand mixer. Beat in the egg. Add the milk, almond extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and the blueberry mixture, continuing to beat until combined.

Step 5

Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the blueberry mixture, continually beating until you have a soft dough. Fold the almonds and 1 cup blueberries into the dough. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lined baking sheets.