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Brown Sugar Blackberry Scones

Brown Sugar Blackberry Scones That Melt in Your Mouth

Delightful Brown Sugar Blackberry Scones that offer a moist and crumbly texture, perfect for breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Feel free to substitute with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for a less sweet scone if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar can work well interchangeably.
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh for best results.
  • 1 pinch Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Cold Butter Cube and keep it cold for the best texture.
  • 1 cup Blackberries Can be replaced with other berries for variety.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Non-dairy milk is a great alternative.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg works perfectly for vegan versions.
For the Maple Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Adjust to your preference.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Mix with milk until desired thickness.
For Finishing Touches
  • 1 large Egg Wash An egg whisked with water works best.
  • 1 tablespoon Coarse Sugar Adds a delightful crunch and sweetness.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry cutter
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gently fold in blackberries into the mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, egg, and maple syrup until combined.
  6. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  7. Turn dough onto a floured surface and shape into a circle about 1-inch thick; cut into wedges.
  8. Chill the wedges in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  9. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with coarse sugar before baking.
  10. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes and drizzle with maple glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

If desired, you can substitute blackberries with other fruits and adjust sweetness to taste. Chilling the dough helps maintain flaky texture.

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