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Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones Recipe

Mar 20, 2023 · 13 Comments

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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.

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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)

Table of Contents

  • Spring Sweets Week
  • Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones
  • What is Crystallized Ginger?
  • Ingredients
  • How to make Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones
    • Step 1
    • Step 2
    • Step 3
    • Step 4
    • Step 5
    • Step 6
    • Step 7
    • Step 8
    • Step 9
  • Tips, Tricks, and FAQs
  • Other scone recipes for you to enjoy
  • Prize packages for the giveaway
  • Enter the giveaway here
  • Printable Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones Recipe
  • #SpringSweetsWeek recipes for Monday
selefina jar of ginger root used in making lemon ginger scones shown

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.

Not only did those participating companies send us samples, but they are also providing four awesome prize packages for our event! A little later in this post, you’ll be able to read about those prizes and enter the giveaway but for now, let’s talk about those delectable lemon and ginger scones!

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.

plate of lemon scones with crystalized ginger

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.

single scone made with lemon and crystalized ginger on white plate

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
ingredients for lemon ginger scones
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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.

mixing the lemon zest with the sugar and candied ginger in small bowl

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.

adding the rest of the dry ingredients in a large bowl

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.

large bowl with cream and flour mixture for scones

Step 5

On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough a few times until it comes together.

lemon ginger scone dough on floured board

Step 6

Pat out the dough into about a 9″ circle (about 1/2″ thick).

side view of scone dough

Step 7

Cut into 8 wedges. Place scone wedges onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about one inch between them.

scone dough cut into 8 triangles

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.

baked lemon ginger scones cooling on wire rack

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.

close up of one lemon ginger scone on plate
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glazed lemon ginger scones on wooden board

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
view of lemon ginger scones with ginger root jar showing

Prize packages for the giveaway

Our four generous sponsors have amazing products to give to 4 lucky winners! Enter the giveaway below the prize descriptions.

Prize #1:  A Fresh and Dried Organics Basket from Melissa’s Produce.

A box of fresh and dried fruits.

One winner will enjoy an abundance of fruit with Melissa’s Fresh and Dried Organics Basket. This hand-woven basket holds a delicious combination of fresh and dried Organic fruits and is carefully wrapped with cellophane and finished with a colorful ribbon. Melissa’s Produce has everything from common apples and bananas to exotic passion fruit and kumquats. 

Prize # 2:  A $30 Gift certificate to Selefina Spices.

3 spice jars and a spoon with spices on it.

One winner will enjoy a $30 gift certificate to buy all their favorite spices for cooking and baking! Selefina Spices sells an assortment of spices gathered using dedication and care with which we’ve curated their online tea collection. With our decades of experience sourcing products and establishing global connections their mission is to be able to bring you fresher, higher-quality spices and seasonings at lower prices. 

Prize #3:  A selection of 4 extract pastes from Taylor and Colledge.

Five tubes of extract pastes

One winner will receive a selection of extracts to include almond, lemon, organic vanilla bean, and lavender. In 1897, Taylor & Colledge won its first award for excellence in vanilla. Since then, the Taylor & Colledge commitment for unsurpassed quality has earned its reputation as one of the world’s finest producers of vanilla.

Prize #4:  AnolonPro Bakeware 2 Piece Set of Half Sheet Cookie Pans.

2 cookie sheets

One winner will win a 2-piece set of 13-inch x 18-inch half sheet baking pans for cookies!  These aluminized steel professional sheet pans deliver unmatched durability and heat conduction for incredibly reliable results and are oven safe to 550°F.  You’ll be able to bake all your favorite cookies to perfection. Anolon Pro Bakeware gives you professional grade bakeware at affordable prices.

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delicious lemon ginger scone on white serving plate with lemon and ginger pieces

Printable Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones Recipe

close up of one lemon ginger scone on plate

Easy Glazed Lemon Ginger Scones Recipe

Enjoy the fresh and zesty flavors of glazed lemon-ginger scones with this simple and delicious recipe. Perfect snack for any occasion!
4.50 from 4 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ginger, lemon, lemon ginger scones, scones
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 scones

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.
overhead view of lemon ginger scones with slices of lemon

#SpringSweetsWeek recipes for Monday

  • Banana Spice Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting by Family Around the Table
  • Blackberry Lavender Cake by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Color Changing Eggless Blood Orange Jello Cake by Magical Ingredients
  • Easy Mini Cheesecakes by Art of Natural Living
  • Funfetti Conchas by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Gluten Free Lemon Lavender Icebox Cake by Frugal & Fit
  • Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream by Kate’s Recipe Box
  • Key Lime Bars by Jen Around the World
  • Key Lime Coconut Thumbprints by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
  • Lavender Linzer Cookies with Kumquat Marmalade by The Spiffy Cookie
  • Lavender Madeleines by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
  • Lemon Blueberry Upside Down Cake by Cheese Curd In Paradise
  • Lemon Carrot Loaf Cake by Sweet Beginnings
  • Lemon Lime Dessert Crepes by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Lime Pink Peppercorn Cookies by That Recipe
  • One Pan Chocolate Cake by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Orange Creamsicle Poke Cake by Cookaholic Wife
  • Pink Peppercorn Cookies by Palatable Pastime
  • Rosemary Pine Nut Cornmeal Shortbread by Shockingly Delicious
  • We share recipes from #SpringSweetsWeek on Pinterest! Make sure you follow the board to see all the delicious recipes shared this week.

    close up of one lemon ginger scone on plate

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    Comments

    1. Hezzi-D says

      March 20, 2023 at 12:32 PM

      5 stars
      I LOVE scones. That crystalized ginger was so good I bought another jar and I am totally making these!

      Reply
    2. Jolene says

      March 20, 2023 at 2:44 PM

      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!

      Reply
    3. Wendy Klik says

      March 20, 2023 at 3:52 PM

      They look just like Springtime on a plate. Love scones!!

      Reply
    4. Karen says

      March 20, 2023 at 4:17 PM

      That crystalized ginger is definitely a keeper, and how perfect with lemon! Beautiful scones.

      Reply
    5. Kate says

      March 20, 2023 at 8:21 PM

      5 stars
      Scones are a favorite here – and this flavor combo is a winner!

      Reply
    6. Cindy Kerschner says

      March 21, 2023 at 4:59 AM

      5 stars
      These scones are perfect to welcome spring! Lemon and ginger sound like a winner to me!

      Reply
    7. Dorothy Reinhold says

      March 21, 2023 at 7:55 PM

      I want to get my hands on that crystalized ginger! I can’t wait to make a batch of these!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        March 23, 2023 at 10:06 AM

        buy double! It’s so good!

        Reply
    8. Jennifer says

      March 22, 2023 at 8:02 AM

      Ginger is one of my favorite flavors in any savory or sweet dish. These scones are going on my to make list!

      Reply
      • Sue Lau says

        March 23, 2023 at 11:17 AM

        Great combination of flavors. Lemon scones are my favorite.

        Reply
    9. Christie Campbell says

      March 25, 2023 at 3:43 PM

      I am all about the lemon ginger recipes These scones look to tender and delicious.

      Reply
    10. Inger says

      March 26, 2023 at 9:19 PM

      What a fresh new scone flavor!

      Reply
    11. Radha says

      March 31, 2023 at 10:35 PM

      The lemon and ginger sound amazing in these delicious scones.

      Reply

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