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Meyer Lemon Scones

21 March, 2014 by Tara 12 Comments

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A recipe for Meyer Lemon Scones! These light, buttery scones are baked until golden and topped with a sweet Meyer Lemon glaze.

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Two Meyer Lemon Scones on a wooden board with more in the background on a baking sheet.

I love to make scones as a part of a weekend breakfast/brunch since they are so easy to prepare. These Meyer Lemon Scones are no exception.

The Meyer lemon is a hybrid fruit (likely the cross between a lemon and mandarin orange) originally grown in China and first brought to the United States in 1908. They are rounded with a yellow to orange tinted skin and are sweeter/less acidic than lemons. Meyer lemons are available year round in some areas, but are best between the months of December to April.

Meyer Lemon Scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet next to a whisk.

A Few Tips

The addition of both the Meyer lemon juice and zest gives these scones a light, citrus flavor without all the acidity. For even more flavor, I also topped the scones with a sweet Meyer lemon glaze. If you want to omit the glaze, simply brush the scones with cream and sprinkle with a layer of raw or granulated sugar for a little added texture before baking.

To help create the buttery flaky texture, I used a dough blender to cut in the diced butter. You can also use two forks or the tips of your fingers. Just try to work as quickly as possible to keep the butter from melting. I added just enough cream to bring the dough together, but try to avoid adding too much. Overworking the dough will cause the scones to toughen a bit.

I cut the Meyer Lemon Scones into large wedges, but the dough can also be divided in half and cut into smaller wedges or even circles/squares.

The scones are best the day they are made, especially with the addition of the glaze. They can be frozen after cutting, but before baking for future use. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. When solid, transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to a couple of months. Bake straight from the freezer. Just add a couple of minutes to the baking time.

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Meyer Lemon Scones with a glaze on a wooden board and a baking sheet.

Meyer Lemon Scones Recipe

Adapted from Jelly Toast

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5 from 5 votes

Meyer Lemon Scones

A recipe for Meyer Lemon Scones! These light, buttery scones are topped with a sweet Meyer Lemon glaze.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine N/A
Keyword breakfast, brunch, citrus, lemon, meyer lemon, scone
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 8 scones

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (67 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest 2-3 Meyer lemons
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons (70 grams) unsalted butter chilled and diced
  • 3/4 cup (177 milliliters) heavy cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) Meyer lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Topping:

  • Heavy cream for brushing

Glaze:

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Meyer lemon zest
  • 1-2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, Meyer lemon zest, and salt.
  • Quickly cut in the butter using a dough blender, two forks, or your fingers until blended and no pieces are larger than a pea.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream, egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Pour into the dry ingredients and gently combine just until the mixture comes together. Do not overmix. If the mixture continues to fall apart, add a little more cream.
  • Place the dough on floured surface and lightly knead to bring it together. Press into a disc about 3/4 inches (2 cm) thick and cut into 8 equal slices. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) apart. Brush the tops with cream.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 12 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire rack.

To make the glaze:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, Meyer lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar. If too thick, add a little more cream or lemon juice.
  • Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled scones. Allow to set and serve within a day.
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Filed Under: Breakfast Tagged With: breakfast, brunch, citrus, meyer lemon, scone, winter

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Comments

  1. huntfortheverybest

    21 March, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    these look so refreshing. would be great with tea!

    Reply
    • Tara

      27 March, 2014 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks! They definitely would be.

      Reply
  2. Irina

    18 January, 2020 at 5:06 pm

    I am saving this recipe to make lemon scones with my nieces. I think kids could easily participate in glazing the scones. Great idea! They will love it.

    Reply
    • Tara

      18 January, 2020 at 5:07 pm

      Ours definitely do! The glaze is my daughter’s favorite part.

      Reply
  3. Anita

    18 January, 2020 at 6:10 pm

    I love having scones for breakfast. And now that Meyer lemon is in season, this is the perfect recipe to enjoy them. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Dannii

    18 January, 2020 at 11:58 pm

    These sound so lovely and light. The perfect Spring treat.

    Reply
  5. Danielle

    19 January, 2020 at 6:38 am

    Fantastic scones! It would make me so happy to have a big batch of these in front of me right now. And that glaze is outstanding!

    Reply
  6. Sara Welch

    22 February, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    5 stars
    Enjoyed this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! Easy, tasty and paired perfectly with my. morning cup of coffee!

    Reply
  7. Irina

    22 February, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    5 stars
    WOW! Here is another delicious recipe from your website I am going to make! These lemon scones sound amazingly delicious! They should also be fun to make. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Mirlene

    22 February, 2021 at 5:07 pm

    5 stars
    my husband loves scones. I cannot wait to make these for him.

    Reply
  9. Saif

    22 February, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    I love this lemon scones. I actually made one last week. Definitely going to follow this recipe too.

    Reply
  10. cyndy

    22 February, 2021 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    So excited to try these as I have a Meyer lemon tree bursting with fresh lemons in my yard right now! Jackpot! Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply

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