Ingredients
Method
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
Step 3: Cut in Butter
- Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture.
- Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg, and vanilla.
- Pour into the flour mixture and stir gently just until combined.
- Fold in the blackberries carefully to avoid overmixing or crushing them.
Step 5: Shape & Cut
- Turn dough onto a floured surface. Gently shape into a disc about 1-inch thick.
- Cut into 8 wedges and place on the prepared baking sheet, spaced slightly apart.
Step 6: Bake
- Brush tops with a bit of cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until tops are golden and scones are cooked through.
- 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.
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.