Brunch Favorite Blackberry Scones – Buttery, Flaky & Bursting with Berries

A delightful balance of tender crumb, juicy fruit, and golden crust—these blackberry scones are a cozy, homemade brunch essential.

🎉 Introduction

Few things elevate a morning like a warm, freshly baked scone—and these Blackberry Scones are the perfect way to bring bakery-quality flavor right into your kitchen. Buttery, lightly sweet, and studded with juicy blackberries, they’re ideal for brunch, afternoon tea, or any moment that calls for a little indulgence. 🫐☕️🥐

Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make—no mixer required, just a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. Whether served with jam and clotted cream or enjoyed plain with coffee, these scones never disappoint.

🛒 Ingredients

🧈 Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional for warmth)

🥛 Wet Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ⅔ cup heavy cream (plus more for brushing)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍇 Add-ins

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries (cut in half if large)
• Optional: coarse sugar for topping

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

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

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3: Cut in Butter

1. Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture.
2. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients

1. In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla.
2. Pour into the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined.
3. Fold in the blackberries carefully to avoid overmixing or crushing them.

Step 5: Shape & Cut

1. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Gently shape into a disc about 1-inch thick.
2. Cut into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.

Step 6: Bake

1. Brush tops with a bit of cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
2. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until tops are golden and scones are cooked through.
3. Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 8 scones
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Lemon Zest: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the dough
• Glazed: Drizzle cooled scones with simple lemon or vanilla glaze
• Nutty: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• Whole Grain: Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a heartier texture
• Mini Scones: Divide dough into two discs and cut 8 smaller wedges

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Room Temp: Store in airtight container for up to 2 days
• Fridge: Keep up to 5 days
• Freezer: Freeze individually wrapped scones for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Warm in oven at 300°F for 5–8 minutes or microwave 15–20 seconds

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use frozen blackberries?
   Yes—use directly from frozen to prevent bleeding.
2. Why is my dough sticky?
   Add a bit more flour while shaping if needed, but don’t overwork.
3. Do I need to chill the dough?
   Not necessary, but chilling before baking can help scones hold shape.
4. Can I use milk instead of cream?
   Heavy cream gives richness, but whole milk can work in a pinch.
5. How do I avoid flat scones?
   Don’t overmix, and make sure your baking powder is fresh.
6. What if I don’t have a pastry cutter?
   Use your fingertips or two knives in a crisscross motion.
7. Can I make the dough ahead?
   Yes—refrigerate overnight and bake fresh in the morning.
8. Are scones supposed to be dry?
   No—these are moist and tender when made correctly.
9. Can I shape them into rounds?
   Absolutely—use a biscuit cutter or glass for round scones.
10. What’s best to serve with them?
    Butter, clotted cream, jam, honey, or simply a hot cup of tea!

🏁 Conclusion

These Blackberry Scones are everything a great scone should be—tender, buttery, and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re planning a Sunday brunch, hosting afternoon tea, or just treating yourself, these little gems are sure to brighten the day. 🫐✨

Whip up a batch, share with loved ones, or stash a few in the freezer for when the craving strikes—no regrets, only buttery, berry goodness.

Adam

Brunch Favorite Blackberry Scones – Buttery, Flaky & Bursting with Berries

Few things elevate a morning like a warm, freshly baked scone—and these Blackberry Scones are the perfect way to bring bakery-quality flavor right into your kitchen. Buttery, lightly sweet, and studded with juicy blackberries, they’re ideal for brunch, afternoon tea, or any moment that calls for a little indulgence. 🫐☕️🥐 Best of all, they’re incredibly easy to make—no mixer required, just a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. Whether served with jam and clotted cream or enjoyed plain with coffee, these scones never disappoint.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

bake time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 8 scones

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

🧈 Dry Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon optional for warmth
• 🥛 Wet Ingredients
• ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
• ⅔ cup heavy cream plus more for brushing
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍇 Add-ins

• 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries cut in half if large
• Optional: coarse sugar for topping

Method

 

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

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

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.

Step 3: Cut in Butter

1. Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture.
2. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients

1. In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla.
2. Pour into the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined.
3. Fold in the blackberries carefully to avoid overmixing or crushing them.

Step 5: Shape & Cut

1. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Gently shape into a disc about 1-inch thick.
2. Cut into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.

Step 6: Bake

1. Brush tops with a bit of cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
2. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until tops are golden and scones are cooked through.
3. Cool slightly before serving warm or at room temperature.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Lemon Zest: Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the dough

Glazed: Drizzle cooled scones with simple lemon or vanilla glaze

Nutty: Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds

Whole Grain: Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a heartier texture

Mini Scones: Divide dough into two discs and cut 8 smaller wedges

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temp: Store in airtight container for up to 2 days

Fridge: Keep up to 5 days

Freezer: Freeze individually wrapped scones for up to 2 months

Reheat: Warm in oven at 300°F for 5–8 minutes or microwave 15–20 seconds

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use frozen blackberries?
Yes—use directly from frozen to prevent bleeding.

Why is my dough sticky?
Add a bit more flour while shaping if needed, but don’t overwork.

Do I need to chill the dough?
Not necessary, but chilling before baking can help scones hold shape.

Can I use milk instead of cream?
Heavy cream gives richness, but whole milk can work in a pinch.

How do I avoid flat scones?
Don’t overmix, and make sure your baking powder is fresh.

What if I don’t have a pastry cutter?
Use your fingertips or two knives in a crisscross motion.

Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes—refrigerate overnight and bake fresh in the morning.

Are scones supposed to be dry?
No—these are moist and tender when made correctly.

Can I shape them into rounds?
Absolutely—use a biscuit cutter or glass for round scones.

What’s best to serve with them?
Butter, clotted cream, jam, honey, or simply a hot cup of tea!

🏁 Conclusion
These Blackberry Scones are everything a great scone should be—tender, buttery, and bursting with flavor. Whether you’re planning a Sunday brunch, hosting afternoon tea, or just treating yourself, these little gems are sure to brighten the day. 🫐✨

Whip up a batch, share with loved ones, or stash a few in the freezer for when the craving strikes—no regrets, only buttery, berry goodness.