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Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones

January 25, 2016 By Patricia 78 Comments

When is the perfect time to make Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones? I say the perfect time is when you’re stuck indoors due to snowy and cold weather, or when you have sunny skies, mild weather, and fresh lemons to put to use. Basically, any time is a good time to make these baked goodies!

Make yourself a treat! Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones are perfect any time of year!

I know a lot of you have been cozied up indoors because of the snowy and icy weather, and others like me are (THANKFULLY) enjoying the mild winter temperatures like the ones going on in Phoenix right now. No matter where you live, grab a few bowls and your whisk and get ready to make Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones. Like, don’t wait another minute!

We could all use a treat! My lemon tree is heavy with fruit, and I’m using it to add a little “sunshine” to pretty much everything I’ve been making lately.

Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones for the win!

Use a fork or bite right into these delightful and easy-to-make Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones!

Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones taste like there’s a little bit of sunshine tucked inside them, and they are perfect paired with a steaming cup of coffee, hot tea, or even hot chocolate. How’s that to brighten your day?

These Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones will bring a little sunshine into your live!

I really like the flavors in these scones because one doesn’t overpower the other. Lemon and thyme are a natural together, and blueberries are the awesome third wheel in this party. Oh, and did you see that I drizzled a bit of glaze over the top? Don’t forget that part because, well, it’s awesome (I used fresh lemon juice for the glaze, too).

Bake a batch of Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones sooner than later!

I used to be nervous about making scones, but never fear! These come together easily without much fuss or time commitment.

Make yourself a hot cup of something to enjoy with one of these Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones. Whether you’re stuck indoors or basking in the warmer temps, these scones are a real treat.

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Blueberry & Lemon-Thyme Scones

These treats will bring a bit of sunshine to your day. The flavors are perfect together, and these scones are nice in the morning with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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Ingredients

    For the scones3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra to dust the work surface
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cut into pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup dried blueberries
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of the wet mixture
  • For the glaze2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

    For the sconesPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  1. Combine the flour, sugar, thyme, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. In a separate bowl, add the egg and cream and whisk until combined. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture.
  3. Add the cold butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry blender to incorporate it, until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
  4. Add the egg mixture, the lemon juice, and lemon peel to the flour mixture. Stir until combined. Fold in the blueberries and mix to incorporate. The mixture will be crumbly but moist.
  5. Lightly flour a clean, flat work surface. Transfer the mixture to the work surface. Use your hands to bring the mixture together. Form a 8-inch circle with the dough, about 1-1/2-inches thick.
  6. Use a sharp knife and cut the circle into 8 triangles. Use a spatula to carefully transfer the pieces to the baking sheet. Make sure they do not touch.
  7. Brush the tops with the reserved egg and cream mixture.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to sit until almost completely cool.
  9. Drizzle with the glaze and serve.
  10. For the glazeCombine the confectioners’ sugar and the lemon juice. Mix until smooth. Add more confectioners’ sugar to make a thicker glaze, or more lemon juice for a thinner glass.

Notes

These scones are easy to make and what a treat they are, any time of year!

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Nutrition

Calories: 3508 cal
Carbohydrates: 461 g
Fat: 167 g
Sodium: 2035 g
Cholesterol: 675 g
Protein: 51 g
Fiber: 13 g

Filed Under: Breakfast, Dessert, Recipes Tagged With: baking, blueberies, Scones, thyme

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Comments

  1. [email protected] says

    January 25, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    These look incredible! Gorgeous photos as well! Can't wait to try them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:59 pm

      Hi Jamielyn! Thanks for your kind words! Hope you enjoy them!
      Reply
  2. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    January 25, 2016 at 3:44 pm

    I have always wanted to make scones! Yours look beautiful. I may have to try these with blackberries instead since I always have an abundance (and I agree, scones can be eaten any time of the year!)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      Hi Kacey! I hope you give them a try - easy to make and to switch up the ingredients, too!
      Reply
  3. Colleen Cadiz says

    January 25, 2016 at 3:53 pm

    This looks beyond delicious! I've never baked up anything with thyme, though, yet this combination seems perfect! Love your photos, too! xoxoxo
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks for your kind words, Colleen! I love the bit of thyme in these -- not too strong, but just right :)
      Reply
  4. Lisa @ Healthy Nibbles & Bits says

    January 25, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    I wish that I could pick some lemons off of your tree! These scones look beautiful, Patricia!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      Thanks very much, Lisa! I know -- I'm so lucky to have those lemons!
      Reply
  5. Jerry says

    January 25, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    These scones just look sublime. I know a kid who loves scones, and I'm going to have to whip up a batch of these for him.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks very much, Jerry! I'm sure the kid you know will love them :)
      Reply
  6. Matt @ Plating Pixels says

    January 25, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    Ooh I love scones and that's such a cool idea to add fresh thyme! Beautiful photos too!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Thanks so much, Matt!
      Reply
  7. Tamara says

    January 25, 2016 at 5:40 pm

    I haven't made scones in such a long time! These look and sound amazing! I will pin, and hopefully try them...
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Thank you, Tamara! I hope you do give these a try :)
      Reply
  8. Renee says

    January 25, 2016 at 5:41 pm

    I agree! Anytime would be perfect for one of these delicious looking scones!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks so much, Renee!
      Reply
  9. Sandhya says

    January 25, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    I love scones but have never made them. Your recipe makes it look easy. thanks!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:55 pm

      Thanks, Sandhya! They are quite easy to make! I always used to be intimidated by making them...until I finally tried them!
      Reply
  10. Brittany says

    January 25, 2016 at 6:07 pm

    I so need this in my life! Yummy!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Haha! Thanks, Brittany - hope you try them!
      Reply
  11. Marlynn @ UrbanBlissLife says

    January 25, 2016 at 6:28 pm

    These scones are beautiful! The sun is actually shining even though it is freezing right now, and just looking at these scones brightens my day. Would love to make these for one of our weekend girls' brunches.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Marlynn! Thanks very much! I'm glad that you at least have some sunshine in your parts!
      Reply
  12. January says

    January 25, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    Oh the flavors sound so good together! Do you know if these would freeze well? I love making big batches of favorite to have on hand. xoxo January http://www.thebouncyponytail.com/
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Hi January! Thanks so much! I think these would be good to freeze: just make sure they're snug and protected :)
      Reply
  13. Michelle @ The Complete Savorist says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    These look amazing. I love the different flavors all together.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:53 pm

      Thanks very much, Michelle!
      Reply
  14. Cassandra says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    I adore making scones and a lemon + blueberry + coconut variety is my favorite. Never thought to use thyme! Definitely going to give that a try next time. Gorgeous photos, by the way!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Hi Cassandra - thanks for your kind words! How funny - I've never thought to use coconut! We'll have to each give the other a try!
      Reply
  15. Justine | Cooking and Beer says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:54 pm

    I love the thyme in these scones. I've baked with thyme before but it's been a while! It adds the perfect flavor! Pinned!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:52 pm

      Thanks so much, Justine! I love thyme and rosemary, too! :)
      Reply
  16. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:22 am

    Such pretty scones, and I love your flavor combination! Perfect with a cup of tea!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Thanks, Cynthia! I know - I'm loving these with hot tea!
      Reply
  17. Robin says

    January 26, 2016 at 1:55 am

    These sound incredible and I just so happen to have most of the ingredients in my house already!! Pinned it, thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Hi Robin - yay! Hope you give these a try! Thanks!
      Reply
  18. Carol Borchardt says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:06 am

    Yum. I can almost taste the blueberry and lemon together! One of my favorite flavor combinations!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:09 am

      Hi Carol! Thanks! Yes, I love this flavor combo, too!
      Reply
  19. Victoria says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:09 am

    I love thyme! These look absolutely amazing!!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:09 am

      I'm a thyme lover, too! Thanks so much, Victoria!
      Reply
  20. [email protected] Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:43 am

    These scones look so very tasty! I love flavor combination and the addition of thyme!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:09 am

      Thanks a bunch, Chandra!
      Reply
  21. Rachel says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:18 am

    Not sure I've ever made scones...I should try these!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:08 am

      You should, Rachel! Let me know if you do :)
      Reply
  22. Chrystie says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:31 am

    Blueberry & lemon is one of my favorite flavor combinations! Pinning this for later :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:08 am

      Thanks so much, Chrystie! It's so simple but so good!
      Reply
  23. Emily says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:51 am

    I think I have everything for this recipe and hope to try it soon! I love the combination of thyme and lemon. I wonder if using frozen blueberries would work in this recipe?
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 7:08 am

      Hi Emily - thanks! I'm sure frozen blueberries would work. I'm betting that the scones will be a little more moist with them. I read to rinse frozen blueberries then pat them dry with paper towel before adding them to the batter.
      Reply
  24. Mary says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:54 am

    Your scones look so very delicious! I just might be enjoying a warm scone tomorrow morning. Thanks for the recipe.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:51 pm

      Hi Mary - thanks so much! Hope you enjoy these!
      Reply
  25. Jennifer A Stewart says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    I never really ate scones until I did my Whole30 two years ago and gave up sugar. I was always a biscuit and jelly fan. Now I crave things with more texture and less sugar but great flavors. These scones are perfect with the thyme! I know that when I finish this cycle I am making a few of these!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      Hi Jennifer! Good for you with the Whole30! That must be hard? Hope you'll give these a try in the months ahead!
      Reply
  26. Shannon says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Oh my goodnesss..... I will have to try these- also I am jealous if your mild warm weather and fruity trees! Looking so forward to spring :)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks, Shannon - hope you try them! I know - I'm so lucky to be in the nice weather!
      Reply
  27. Levan says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:13 pm

    These scones look to die for!!! Especially with the lemon thyme -- what a combi!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      Thanks, Levan!
      Reply
  28. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    I'm a total scone girl and these look amazing!! So pretty. Can't wait to try them!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Hi Cyndi! Thanks so much - hope you enjoy these!
      Reply
  29. Summer @ Coffee With Summer says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:52 pm

    I love these kinds of scones. So yummy!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Summer!
      Reply
  30. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    These scones are gorgeous! I need to whip up a batch this week!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:38 pm

      Thanks so much, Anna! Hope you give them a try and enjoy!
      Reply
  31. Denay DeGuzman says

    January 26, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    I absolutely LOVE scones! I usually buy them at Whole Foods, but I'd like to start baking them from scratch again. I just pinned your Blueberry & Lemon Scones recipe to Pinterest so I'll have it for later. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe. :-)
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Hi Denay! I'm glad you're looking forward to trying this recipe! Hope you enjoy :)
      Reply
  32. Rhiannon says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    The addition of thyme is brilliant. I make something very similar, minus the thyme. Going to try it your way and see how they turn out.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:37 pm

      Hi Rhiannon! Thanks! Hope you try these with the added thyme :)
      Reply
  33. Chrisy @ Homemade Hooplah says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:30 pm

    I'm such a sucker for scones :D Love that you added lemon peel to this, too - perfect with the blueberries!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Thanks, Chrisy -- sometimes the zest just isn't enough ;)
      Reply
  34. Melissa says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    I am definitely going to check these out!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Hi Melissa! Glad to hear it! Hope you like them!
      Reply
  35. Aliza B says

    January 26, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    These look fabulous! I've never tried making scones, but I might have to just to taste these. Thanks for sharing with us.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 26, 2016 at 9:36 pm

      Hi Aliza! i hope you give these a try -- they're easy to make :)
      Reply
  36. Cathy Trochelman says

    January 26, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    These are perfect for any season and I love that they feel a little extra special with the thyme and the delicious glaze!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 27, 2016 at 4:46 pm

      Thanks very much, Cathy!
      Reply
  37. Shannon says

    January 28, 2016 at 1:44 am

    So nice to "meet" another AZ blogger! These scones look absolutely delicious and your pictures are gorgeous! I've never made scones, but these I may need to attempt. They would be perfect to wake up to Sunday morning. Shannon Clothes & Quotes
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 28, 2016 at 7:42 pm

      Hi Shannon! Yes - I was excited to see your site! Loving our current weather here in PHX, too :) I hope you give these a try - they're really easy to make! Cheers!
      Reply
  38. Manju | Cooking Curries says

    January 29, 2016 at 12:30 am

    BLueberry and lemon is one of my favorite flavor combos and I believe that they are a match made in heaven! Those scones look divine!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      January 29, 2016 at 4:18 am

      I agree :) Thanks so much, Manju!
      Reply
  39. Kelly Krause says

    September 10, 2021 at 8:44 pm

    Wow! Made these with lemon thyme fresh from my herb garden, and a combination of fresh and dried blueberries. I also added about an additional tablespoon of thyme and lemon zest to the reserved egg and cream as a topper. For a final twist (I’m not a big fan of powdered sugar icings), I just brushed a mix of lemon juice and sugar on the top of each scone, and then sprinkled them with a little sugar. Just ate one, they are to die for! Wish I could send you a picture of how pretty they looked. Thanks for an amazing recipe! This ones a keeper that I’m sure I’ll be making again!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      October 6, 2021 at 7:57 pm

      That's awesome feedback, Kelly! I'm so glad you added your personal touch to these. I hope you continue to enjoy them!
      Reply

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