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Brown Sugar Blackberry Scones Recipe

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These Brown Sugar Blackberry Scones are tender, flaky, and bursting with juicy blackberries, sweetened with brown sugar for a rich, caramel-like flavor. Perfectly golden with a crisp sugar topping and finished with a smooth maple glaze, they make an irresistible breakfast or afternoon treat.

Ingredients

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For the scones:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed
  • 6 oz blackberries
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp maple syrup

For the egg wash:

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp water
  • Coarse sugar for sprinkling

For the icing:

  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk (start with 1 tbsp and add more as needed)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside to ensure the scones don’t stick during baking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Cut in butter and fold in blackberries: Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut the cold cubed butter into the dry mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then gently fold in the fresh blackberries to avoid breaking them.
  4. Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, room temperature egg, and maple syrup until fully blended.
  5. Mix wet and dry ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mix, stirring until just barely combined. The dough should remain rough and slightly crumbly at this stage.
  6. Knead and shape dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it into a rough ball, being careful not to overwork it. Flatten the ball into a circle.
  7. Cut scones: Using a sharp knife, cut the dough circle into 6-8 wedges. Place each wedge slightly apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Chill dough and preheat oven: Refrigerate the scones while preheating your oven to 400ºF (205ºC) to help them hold their shape during baking.
  9. Prepare egg wash: Whisk together the egg and water, then brush this mixture over the tops of each scone. Sprinkle coarse sugar over the top for a crunchy, sweet finish.
  10. Bake scones: Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the scones are golden brown and have risen nicely.
  11. Make icing: While the scones cool slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk. Start with 1 tablespoon of milk and add more as needed to achieve your desired glaze consistency.
  12. Drizzle and serve: Drizzle the maple glaze over the warm scones before serving for a perfect sweet finish.

Notes

  • Use cold butter and minimal kneading for tender, flaky scones.
  • Handle blackberries gently to prevent them from bleeding too much into the dough.
  • Adjust milk quantity in the icing to make a thicker or thinner glaze as preferred.
  • You can substitute blackberries with other berries like blueberries or raspberries if desired.
  • Scones are best enjoyed fresh the day they are baked but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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