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Quick N Easy Jam Scones

Our Jam Scones are made with a delicious homemade coconut oil baking mix for healthy fats and organic ingredients that make these scones a scrumptious breakfast, brunch, or afternoon pastry. This recipe can be baked with different jams, marmalades, and dried fruits depending on your preferences and the ingredients you have on hand.

Scones are a traditional baked pastry similar to a biscuit, and served with sweet jams and glazes. The dough of scones is slightly sweetened and usually incorporate eggs which are the main differences that set them apart from biscuits. Scones are loved on the tea scene traditionally served as a breakfast item or afternoon snack.

We love how easy it is to whip together a batch of scones, and how versatile these pastries can be. They are perfect for brunch, bridal showers, garden parties, and a lovely afternoon tea or coffee break.

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These jam scones have minced dried cherries baked right into the dough for bright, succulent pops of flavor and added texture. The peach mango marmalade creates a beautiful harmony with the sweet glaze. It’s a simple recipe that comes together quickly. You can shape the scones however you want, using them to elevate and accentuate your event.

If you are looking for more ways to dress these scones try our homemade raspberry sauce, homemade lemon curd, or blueberry sauce sweetened with pure maple syrup. These sauces can be thickened to your desired consistency and served with scones, biscuits, or any puff pastry.

What is the best jam for Scones?

The beauty of scones is how versatile they are, they can be enjoyed with a wide variety of jams and jellies, fresh and dried fruits, even finished with a sweet glaze. Strawberry jam scones are arguably the most popular; traditionally served with sweet cream and butter.

Other jams and marmalades that are perfect to pair with these sweet pastries include blueberry, cherry, raspberry, peach, apricot, and lemon.

There really is no end to the ways you can enjoy scones and the delicious sauces that you can serve them with. Here are some other suggestions for you to fill or top your scones with.

  • Biscoff spread (cookie butter)
  • Fig jams
  • Chocolate ganache
  • Fresh caramel
  • Top with sanding sugar
  • Drizzle with a cream cheese based frosting
  • Serve with traditional clotted cream
  • Drizzle with a lemon glaze
  • Bake with chopped walnuts or sliced almonds
  • Make a batch with chocolate chips
  • Make a batch of cranberry orange scones
  • Serve with a pumpkin glaze
Quick N Easy Jam Scones

How do you fill scones?

Scones with jam in the middle are popular these days, and always a welcomed treat. Tart jams are a fantastic choice to use for the filling as this will prevent the scones from being too sweet. To fill your scones simply make the dough and divide it into two equal parts. Lay half of the dough down onto your baking sheet, spread a generous amount of jam over it and lay the other half of dough on top. Bake in the oven and finish with a glaze if desired.

Custard filled scones are another delicious way to enjoy this pastry. Simply whip up a custard with eggs, sugar, lemon juice, whipping cream, and vanilla; prepare the scone dough and divide equally. Fill the middle of the dough with the custard, bake and cool. The scones can be served with jams, jellies, and fresh whipped cream.

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Making this Jam Scones Recipe

The dried cherries with the peach mango preserves make a piquant pairing of sweet tart flavors over a flaky scone. The glaze is certainly optional, but it does turn these scones into a nice substitute for a Danish or similar sweet pastry if you are in the mood.

Our homemade baking mix keeps this recipe healthy with minimal additives, preservatives and low quality fillers that are often found in store bought brands.

Scones can be stored for a few days at room temperature when properly covered using an airtight bag or container. They can also be frozen and stored for up to 3 months. If freezing we recommend waiting to add a glaze until you are ready to eat them. When you are ready to enjoy the scones remove from the freezer and warm in the oven.

Quick N Easy Jam Scones
Quick N Easy Jam Scones

These homemade scones follow a traditional method that present the perfect canvas for you to play around with and make them your own. From savory to sweet, this recipe will be enjoyed by your friends and family.

Quick N Easy Jam Scones
Yield: 8 servings

Quick N Easy Jam Scones

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

Quick N Easy Jam Scones are made with my homemade Coconut oil Baking mix. Have these  tasty scones baked and ready to eat in 30 minutes!

Ingredients

  • 2 Cups baking mix (use homemade mix)
  • 1/3 Cup sugar
  • 1/3 Cup melted coconut oil
  • 2/3 Cup full fat yogurt
  • 1/2 Cup montmorency cherries-chopped small
  • 3 Tsp. marmalade or other citrus/peach based jam
  • (For the Glaze)
  • 1/2 Cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 Tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 Cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  2. Oil a large baking sheet or place a silpat mat on it
  3. Measure all the dry ingredients into a large bowl
  4. Whisk to blend the dry ingredients
  5. Add the chopped cherries, yogurt and coconut oil and stir together with a wooden spoon
  6. Oil your hands a bit
  7. Place the scone dough on the baking sheet
  8. Press the dough out into a circle shape (or rectangle) so it''s an even thickness
  9. Bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cut the almost done scones into desired scone shapes
  10. Return to the oven about 5 minutes to crisp the edges of the scones. They are done when a slight golden brown color begins around the crust edge
  11. Once the scones are cooled, whisk together the glaze ingredients
  12. Put the glaze into a sandwich bag with a tiny hole in it. Now drizzle it over the scones as much as you prefer
  13. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container up to two days

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 312Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 2mgSodium 405mgCarbohydrates 43gFiber 1gSugar 26gProtein 4g

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