Gluten-free blackberry scones

Gluten-free blackberry scones are perfect for a special breakfast or lunch. They are packed with fresh berries and ready in less than 30 minutes!

Why you will love these gluten-free blackberry scones

They are gluten-free!

It's super quick and easy to make. It only takes 25 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients to make your blackberry scones from scratch!

Perfect for using up leftover fruit. Scones are ideal for making up leftover fruit, especially if they are fruits like blackberries and raspberries that won't keep for long.

Ingredients

Oat flour - oats are naturally gluten-free, and that's what makes oat flour perfect yo make this recipe!

That said, it is important to check the packaging to make sure your oat flour is truly gluten-free, as it can come into contact with gluten during its production.

Baking powder - Baking powder gives your scones a light and fluffy texture.

Blackberries - I love to use fresh blackberries, but if they are out of season, it is possible to use frozen fruit. Do keep in mind that frozen blackberries release more moisture, which can make your scones a little soggy.

You can prevent this by coating the frozen blackberries with a little bit of flour before adding them to the dough.

Salt - salt enhances the flavors of the rest of the ingredients.

Sugar - granulated sugar works best for this recipe. I like my scones to be a little sweeter, but you can easily adjust this by adding either more or less sugar.

How to make blackberry scones without gluten

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Add all the dry ingredients to a mixing bowl and mix until fully combined.

Add cold butter and use cold fingers to rub it into the flour until it resembles bread crumbs. Carefully mix in the blackberries and pour in the milk.

Knead gently until the dough comes together. Make sure not to squeeze all the berries!

Place the dough on a parchment paper-lined baking tray and shape it into a 1-inch thick disk. Brush the scones with milk or eggwash and bake for about 20 minutes until golden.

My tips for this recipe

Use cold milk and butter. Using cold ingredients gives you the delicious flaky layers you are looking for.

Don't overwork the dough. For soft, flaky scones, it is important not to overwork the dough. Stop kneading when all the ingredients are just combined.

Make your own oat flour. Did you know that it is very easy to make your own oat flour from oats? This is not only super quick and easy to do, but it's also a lot cheaper!

Use frozen berries. These scones can be enjoyed year-round by using frozen blackberries.

Serve them with fresh fruit. Serve your scones with some fresh fruit to complete your breakfast or brunch!

Add a glaze or sauce. These gluten-free scones are amazing as they are, but if you want to make them extra special, you can drizzle some maple or lemon glaze over them or serve them with warm vanilla sauce.

Varieties

Try different types of berries. This recipe is made with blackberries, but other berries, such as raspberries, blueberries, or gooseberries, are also really good!

Add chopped nuts. A handful of finely chopped nuts, such as walnuts or hazelnuts, add a delicious flavor to your scones and add some crunch.

Mix in some spices. Blackberries go well with warm autumn flavors such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Try adding one teaspoon for delicious spiced blackberry scones.

Make them vegan! Replace the butter and milk with a vegan variety to make these scones not only gluten-free but completely vegan!

Use more than one type of fruit. It is also delicious to combine blackberries with other fruits. I often replace half of the blackberries with chopped apples for apple blackberry scones.

Equipment

To make gluten-free blackberry scones, you will need a mixing bowl, measuring cups or a kitchen scale, parchment paper or a baking mat, and a pastry brush.

Storage

Blackberry scones can be stored at room temperature for about 3-4 days. Be sure to wrap the scones well to prevent them from drying out.

Gluten-free blackberry scones are also suitable for freezing. You can keep them in the freezer for at least six months.

Take them out of the freezer well before serving and let them thaw on the counter.

If you like, you can heat them up in a preheated oven or in the microwave.

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