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Lemon Scones with Mixed Fruit Topping - Recipe

Bursting with lemon flavor, this scone recipe features a buttermilk and cinnamon batter that complements the citrus taste. The scones are even better when topped with a sweet mixed berry compote and a dollop of whipped cream.
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Lemon Scones with Mixed Fruit Topping Recipe
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Line a baking sheet with silpat or parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, sift flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the butter pieces and cut into flour with hands or fork until it resembles small pebbles.
  • Add lemon zest, cinnamon and buttermilk. Mix just until liquid is incorporated. Don't overmix.
  • In small bowl, whisk egg yolk and milk.
  • With large spoon, drop dollops of dough on prepared sheet, you should have 12 dollops.
  • Brush tops of dough with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake until golden and risen about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and serve hot with fruit topping and whipped cream.
For Compote:
  • In medium saucepan, combine fruit, water, lemon juice, zest and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to med-low and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • In small bowl, combine cornstarch and water. Add to fruit mixture. Cook for 1-2 minutes more, stirring.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes, until thickened.
  • Serve with warm scones and whipped cream.
 
 
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Container: large mixing bowl, medium saucepan, baking sheet
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1
Ingredients
-2 1/4 cups flour
-2 tablespoons sugar
-1 tablespoon baking powder
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup butter - unsalted, cold and cut into pieces
-1 lemon - zested
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-3/4 cup buttermilk + 1 Tablespoon
-1 egg yolk
-1/4 cup milk
-3 tablespoons sugar
- Mixed Fruit Topping
-1 package frozen mixed fruit
-3/4 cup water
-1/4 cup lemon juice
-1/2 lemon - zested
-1/2 cup sugar
-1 tablespoon cornstarch
-1 tablespoon water
- whipped topping - for garnish