Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones Recipe
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Enjoy the fresh and zesty flavors of glazed lemon-ginger scones with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect snack for any occasion!
This post is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of all of this week’s recipes. All opinions are mine alone.
Have you ever tasted something so delicious, you instantly know it’s the perfect combination of tangy and sweet? You can expect that when you bite into a glazed lemon ginger scone. With the zesty zing of lemon and the crystallized ginger’s warm spiciness, these scones will tantalize your taste buds and give you a unique and flavorful treat.
That’s what this week is all about, flavorful treats as it’s #SpringSweetsWeek on the blog. These lemon scones with candied ginger are just the beginning of what I’m sharing this week. Family and friends who have taste tested them for me have said they are the best scones I’ve made yet!
Here’s what I am making:
- Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones (that’s this recipe)
- Blueberry Pear Muffins with Allspice (Tuesday)
- Super Moist Mango Coconut Cake (Wednesday)
- How to Make Homemade Dragon Fruit Jam (Thursday)
- Strawberry Pink Peppercorn Breakfast Smoothie (Friday)
Spring Sweets Week
This year 20 food bloggers from around the country are sharing over 75 sweet recipes that are perfect for spring. So get ready to enjoy amazing spring treats like cupcakes, cookies, pies, jams, and even a few beverages! Our amazing event is hosted by the lovely Heather, from Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks and sponsored by these truly generous sponsors: Melissa’s Produce, Anolon, Taylor and Colledge, and Selefina Spices. Those participating companies sent us samples to use in our creations for the event!
Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones
Typically all of the scone recipes I have made use very cold butter in the dough. Working with cold butter is tricky when it comes to doughs like scones or biscuits and if the butter warms, well, the dough isn’t going to come out the same. To remedy that, I actually give you a great tip in the recipe for these Lemon Blueberry Scones. It’s foolproof!
This scone recipe does not use butter. I was looking through recipe books and saw several that didn’t use butter and it intrigued me and I had to try it! Scones are something of a newer passion of mine so when Selefina sent me the candied ginger I wanted to use it with the lemons I already had.
The lemon ginger scones are tender and flaky with a delightful lemon glaze. Preparation for one of the most delicious and flavorful scones you’ll ever taste takes less than an hour, making it easy to whip up these treats as an afternoon snack or a weekend brunch.
What is Crystallized Ginger?
Crystallized ginger is made from fresh ginger root that has been peeled, cut into pieces, cooked in sugar syrup, and then cooled and dried. A sprinkling of coarse sugar gives the ginger its crystalline finish for a sweet and tangy treat.
Ingredients
For the scone dough
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
- For the glaze
2 cups powdered sugar - 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 – 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- more chopped crystallized ginger
How to make Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lemon zest, and candied ginger. By doing this, the sugar will coat the zest and ginger to keep them from clumping in the dough.
Step 3
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, then add the sugar mixture. Give it a good mix. Set aside.
Step 4
Add the lemon juice to the heavy cream and stir, then pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Using a fork or a wooden spoon, mix until just combined.
Step 5
On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough a few times until it comes together.
Step 6
Pat out the dough into about a 9″ circle (about 1/2″ thick).
Step 7
Cut into 8 wedges. Place scone wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about one inch between them.
Step 8
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25, until lightly golden brown on top. Leave on the sheet for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
Step 9
To make the glaze: Mix the powdered sugar with heavy cream, 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. If the glaze is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar but if it’s too thick, add a little bit more cream. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones and top with more diced candied ginger.
Store scones in an airtight container.
Tips, Tricks, and FAQs
- Be sure your cream is cold when making this recipe.
- Using heavy cream is what helped the scones to be tender and flaky.
- Do not over-knead the dough as it will result in tough scones.
- Fresh lemon juice is best for this recipe.
Other scone recipes for you to enjoy
- Banana Bread Pecan Scones
- Lemon Lavender Scones
- Carrot Cake Scones with Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
- Maple Oat Pecan Scones
Printable Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones Recipe
Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones Recipe
Ingredients
For the scone dough
- 2¼ cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger
For the glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 – 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- more chopped crystallized ginger for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, lemon zest, and candied ginger. By doing this, the sugar will coat the zest and ginger to keep them from clumping in the dough.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl, then add the sugar mixture. Give it a good mix. Set aside.
- Add the lemon juice to the heavy cream and stir, then pour into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Lightly flour a surface and knead the dough a few times until it comes together.
- Pat out the dough into about a 9″ circle (about 1/2″ thick).
- Cut into 8 wedges. Place each wedge onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about one inch between them.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25, until lightly golden on top. Leave on the sheet for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then remove to a rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze: Mix the powdered sugar with heavy cream, 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. If the glaze is too thin, add a little more powdered sugar but if it’s too thick, add a little bit more cream. Drizzle glaze over cooled scones and top with more diced candied ginger.
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I LOVE scones. That crystalized ginger was so good I bought another jar and I am totally making these!
I need to order more of the crystallized ginger, I can’t stay out of it! These look awesome, just the perfect amount of glaze!
They look just like Springtime on a plate. Love scones!!
That crystalized ginger is definitely a keeper, and how perfect with lemon! Beautiful scones.
Scones are a favorite here – and this flavor combo is a winner!
These scones are perfect to welcome spring! Lemon and ginger sound like a winner to me!
I want to get my hands on that crystalized ginger! I can’t wait to make a batch of these!
buy double! It’s so good!
Ginger is one of my favorite flavors in any savory or sweet dish. These scones are going on my to make list!
Great combination of flavors. Lemon scones are my favorite.
I am all about the lemon ginger recipes These scones look to tender and delicious.
What a fresh new scone flavor!
The lemon and ginger sound amazing in these delicious scones.