By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On January 15, 2023
Easy gluten-free blueberry scones that are sweet, buttery, and bursting with blueberries and lemon zest. These gluten-free scones have the perfect crumbly edges, brown sugary tops, and tender centers.
You can experiment with assorted flavors from sweet to savory with this delicious batter. I've included a vegan and dairy-free option.
These gluten-free blueberry scones are a spinoff of my gluten-free chocolate chip scones and you need to try these easy and rustic gluten-free drop biscuits. Want a more unique scone flavor? Try these amazing Gluten-Free Pumpkin Scones.
GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES RECIPE
Your morning tea or coffee is not the same without a delicious scone and no you don't need to miss out. You can have your favorite childhood scones with this gluten-free blueberry scone recipe.
The best thing is you can freeze them and take them out as the craving hits. They are also so customizable so experiment with different variations from sweet to savory. Let me know what you've tried in the comments. It is also possible to make Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins.
WHY YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THESE GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES
Simple to make - This gluten-free blueberry scone recipe is super simple to make, and the scones bake up with the perfect texture, color, and combination of flavors.
Great texture - Scones are a mix between a muffin and biscuits in my opinion. Gluten-free scones need the right combination of ingredients to get the texture exactly right.
Handful of ingredients - This gluten-free scones recipe only uses a handful of ingredients that most people have in their gluten-free kitchens already.
INGREDIENTS IN GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES
Gluten-Free Flour: 2 cups of Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour, or 2 cups of my gluten-free flour blend.
Sugar: ½ cup of white granulated sugar. I haven't tried coconut sugar, but I bet it would work great.
Baking Powder: Helps the blueberry scones rise.
Cold Butter: Adds that buttery flavor, helps with flakiness. Use dairy-free butter for a dairy-free option.
Heavy Cream: Helps with flavor, texture, and creates that perfect brown top. Use full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
Egg: Adds flavor, helps the scones rise, and helps hold them together. I have not tried an egg replacer to make these gf blueberry scones. If you test one out, please let me know what you used and how it turned out.
Lemon Zest: The oils from the lemon zest help bring out the flavors.
Vanilla: Adds flavor.
Blueberries: Use fresh or frozen blueberries. When using frozen blueberries, do not thaw them first.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THESE GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES
Dough blender - I like to use a dough blender to ensure all the ingredients are incorporated.
Pastry brush - You can choose from silicone, but I like to use this wooden pastry brush.
If you have any questions about making Gluten-Free Scones, please leave a comment and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
- Using two forks, or a pastry blender, cut butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse peas or crumbs.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream, egg, lemon zest, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients and the blueberries to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Spoon the batter onto a piece of parchment paper, and with floured hands shape the dough into a ball. The dough will be sticky. Press the dough into an 8-inch circle and flatten slightly. Then with a sharp knife, cut 8 even wedges. Let the scones rest for 20-30 minutes while your oven pre-heats.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the scones to the baking sheet, leaving enough room in between each scone for the sides to cook.
- Brush the top of each scone with heavy cream with a pastry brush.
- Sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar. Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving.
The numbered steps above match the numbered photos above, and are for illustration purposes only. Please see the printable recipe card below.
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR MAKING GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES
When making gluten-free blueberry scones, there are a few tips you'll want to keep in mind.
High quality flour and starches - First, you'll want to use a high-quality blend of flours and starches. You can use my flour blend or Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten-Free Baking Flour.
Butter - Never use melted butter in the batter. Either cut the butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or grate the butter into the flour and mix it.
Use parchment paper - It's best to bake the scones on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Allow to cool - Let your scones cool before removing them from the pan. This will allow them to finish setting up after baking.
Use an egg wash - We like to brush the tops with heavy cream or an egg wash for a crunchy texture and a lovely glossy look.
WHAT CAUSES GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES NOT TO RISE?
Make sure to use the baking powder and check the expiry date on it. Another cause could be leaving the dough out for too long prior to baking.
HOW DO I MAKE THESE GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES DAIRY-FREE OR VEGAN?
Use dairy-free butter for a dairy-free option. Replace the heavy cream with full-fat coconut milk. I have not tried an egg replacer but let me know if you do. To make an egg replacer add 1 tablespoon of ground flax and 3 tablespoons of hot water. Leave it to thicken and cool for 20 minutes.
HOW DO YOU STORE GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES?
Store them in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the refrigerator.
CAN I FREEZE GLUTEN-FREE BLUEBERRY SCONES?
Yes, you can freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freeze them on a baking tray and transfer them into freezer bags.
WHAT OTHER FLAVORS CAN I ADD TO MY GF SCONES?
The choices are endless, will you choose sweet or savoury? Try adding chocolate chips, matcha, lemon peel, poppy seed, toasted pecans, or orange zest.
HOW DO I MAKE GLUTEN-FREE SCONES WITH ALMOND FLOUR?
Here's an almond flour scones recipe you can use if you prefer using almond flour.
WORKING WITH GLUTEN-FREE FLOURS
When working with or measuring gluten-free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level. Do not scoop your measuring cup into the gluten-free flour.
The best method really is to weigh the gluten-free flour but I don't have the ingredient weights for all my recipes yet.
Gluten-Free Blueberry Scones
Easy gluten-free blueberry scones that are sweet, buttery, and bursting with blueberries and lemon zest. These gluten-free scones have the perfect crumbly edges, brown sugary tops, and tender centers. Dairy-free option included.
Ingredients
For the gluten-free blueberry scones:
- 2 cups gluten free flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Gluten Free Baking Flour or my flour blend)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- Freshly grated lemon zest from 1 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
For the topping:
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
- Using two forks, or a pastry blender, cut butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse peas or crumbs.
- In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream, egg, lemon zest, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients and the blueberries to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
- Spoon the batter onto a piece of parchment paper, and with floured hands shape the dough into a ball. The dough will be sticky.
- Press the dough into an 8-inch circle and flatten slightly. Then with a sharp knife, cut 8 even wedges. Let the scones rest for 20-30 minutes while your oven pre-heats.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the scones to the baking sheet, leaving enough room in between each scone for the sides to cook. Brush the top of each scone with heavy cream and then sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and cool completely before serving.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use cold butter.
- You can use my flour blend options in place of the Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 if desired.
- Fresh or frozen blueberries work. Do not thaw frozen blueberries before using as it adds more liquid.
- To measure the gluten free flour, spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level.
- Dairy-Free Option: Use cold dairy-free butter and full fat coconut milk to make these dairy-free.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 249Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 148mgCarbohydrates: 20gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 2g
This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.
Denise
We love this recipe! It’s my go to for blueberry scones. My hubby has to eat g-free and d-free, so I use plant butter and coconut cream. Delicious!! Thank you for this recipe!
chrystal
Hi Denise,
I am so glad you and your husband love my scone recipe. Thank you for sharing what yo used.
Best,
Chrystal
Patty
This is the BEST gf recipe EVER. Very easy to make and oh so delicious!! Thank you
chrystal
I am so glad you like them. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Tessa
Love these!!! My bf has wheat, egg, citrus allergies, etc etc. It’s so hard to find pastry recipes that work for him! I use ground flax seed mixed with water as an egg substitution and have to omit the lemon zest but these scones still turn out a winner!! Thank you so much for this recipe it is very popular in my house!
Lindsay
Hi Tessa! Thanks for letting us know what changes you made, it sounds like you found a winning combination. So glad your family loves the scones!
Alycia Pindar
Hi Chrystal!
Another great recipe! You've knocked this one out of the park!
Side note:
If your oven takes 20-30 min to heat, maybe consider a more efficient oven? I have the Samsung Flex Duo and the longest I have waited to preheat to 450F is 5 minutes. (I do NOT work for them, I just love my oven! So much, I've bought it twice for two different homes and named her Stovie.)
chrystal
I am so glad you like them. Thank you for sharing about your stove.
Best,
Chrystal
Tara
I made these for the first time yesterday and they are delicious! I used coconut half and half instead of heavy cream. They came perfect! Thank you for this yummy and easy recipe 🙂
chrystal
I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for sharing what you used.
Best,
Chrystal
Alene
I made these for my husband this morning. He is the scone connoisseur and he loved them! It's rare that I get such resounding approval for my gluten free baking, so thank you! I used Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 flour, frozen blueberries, and they were ready in 20 minutes. What a great recipe! Easy peasy and perfect.
chrystal
I am so glad you both loved them. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Balaji Ramakrishnan
Tried this with flax seeds instead of egg and plant butter. Came out awesome . Thanks.
chrystal
I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for letting me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Aaliyah
Thank you for sharing your creations. This recipe was delish. I also used half and half instead of heavy cream. Still produced a tasty scone.
chrystal
I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for stopping back by to let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Samina
Hi Chrystal,
In this recipe you have mentioned to use full fat coconut milk for dairy free alternative for heavy cream.
Can I use coconut cream in place of heavy cream?
chrystal
Hi Samina,
You can use coconut cream.
Best,
Chrystal
Fran
I just finished a batch of the unbelievably amazing scones. This was my first attempt at something gluten-free. I wanted to do a trial run for a party we’re having at work next week. Many of the people I work with are gluten-free so I thought I would try something they could enjoy! First let me say, they are absolutely delicious!! I did change them to a mini size and added a tart lemon glaze. The only other thing that I changed was the amount of heavy cream in the recipe. I found that when I was finished mixing everything it was too crumbly and wouldn’t come together. So I added heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time for a total of 3, and they were perfect! Thank you for this recipe. It’s definitely a keeper and one I plan on making again and again!
chrystal
I am so glad you liked them. Thank you for sharing what you used.
Best,
Chrystal
Dot Roane
Hi,
It doesn’t call for xanthan gum. Why is that?
I just want to try it but I was just wondering
Thanks
chrystal
Hi Dot,
Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 has xanthan in it. If you are using my blend, you add 1 teaspoon of xanthan. I hope that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
Grace
These turned out amazing!!
I made them for my mom for breakfast on mothers day. My whole family loved them including my mom! I didn't want all the sugar so I did just shy of a 1/2 cup of sugar. I also added some lemon juice for a little more of a lemon flavor (next time I might actually add another half lemon of zest, one lemon of zest was not enough for me to have that blueberry lemon flavor I wanted).
Thank you for the recipe, will make again!!
(P.s. I would double check the nutrition facts, I was trying to do the amount of sugar per scone and I don't think your information is correct)
Krista Grecco
Great recipe! I used 1c almond flour, 3/4 c corn meal 1/4 c oat bran plus 2 tbsp corn starch as my flour mixture. I also used light brown sugar.
Señora Cupcake
I've read all the comments and can't believe that no one noted that vanilla is not listed in the ingredients yet is included in the directions. I'm guessing it's 1 tsp of vanilla?
Also, the ingreds. list says "course" sugar, though it's spelled correctly in the directions.
chrystal
Hi!
The vanilla is listed under the lemon zest. Thanks for the catch on the sugar.
Best,
Chrystal
Katya
Dear Chrystal,
Thank you for the delicious recipe. The scones were very tasty. I do have a question about the texture, however. My scones spread out quite a bit during baking, and I am not sure what I may have done wrong. I followed the recipe to a T except that I replaced the heavy cream with the coconut milk and used frozen wild blueberries. The dough was very sticky. Any suggestions?
chrystal
Hi Katya,
I am so glad you liked them. If you used a different flour blend, that could have caused them to spread a little. Either way, next time let your dough sit for a bit and see if that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
Mariah Miller
Any tips on making these as mini scones? I want to take them to work to share and folks will want something smallish.
Thanks!
chrystal
You can make two smaller discs and then cut those into smaller scones. Reduce the baking time by 5-7 minutes and watch them for donness.
Best,
Chrystal
Kal W
These are insane! So light and yummy! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe. Nice straight forward recipe without a lot of ingredients. Wonderful. My wife is not a scone fan but she couldn’t resist one of these with her tea!
Carolyn
These were well-received at high tea on Mother's Day! Even folks who don't eat gluten-free enjoyed them. I used frozen blueberries. They were awesome! Everyone wants the recipe now! Thank you!
Meg
I can’t seem to find a recipe for GR plain scones. Can I use this one and just omit the blueberries?
Lindsay
Yes, you can make these without the blueberries.
Kim
Lost count of how many times I have made these and they turn out consistently light, tender and so so delicious! So perfect I do not make any alterations to the recipe. Yummy
Lindsay
Hi Kim! Thank you so much for the kind comment. We're so glad you love the scones!
Robin
Hi, traditional (British) scones have baking soda. Is there a reason your recipe does not include this ingredient? Thanks - looking forward to trying these.
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Robin, I just prefer using baking powder for this recipe, which effectively has the same reaction.