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After buying a zillion scones from Starbucks, I decided I had to try and make a homemade version. I wouldn’t call these a copycat but they definetely follow the same rustic look. I’ve always loved how the scones from Starbucks have the jam running right through the middle for all to see.

Homemade blueberry jam scones just like Starbucks

So that’s how I made these. The “secret” if you can call it that is to fold the scones over on themselves, trapping the jam like a turnover or empanada. You can see from the photographs, the jam takes on it’s own life and starts to ooze freely from within the dough.

Some might say this is an epic fail, but I’ll stick with my favorite safe word…rustic. Cut the scones into squares about 2-3 inches square, plop some blueberry jam on top and fold one end of the dough over the jam and seal with a firm press down. 

Homemade blueberry jam scones just like Starbucks

Having the jam loosely placed on the dough insted of mixed through creates big bites of blueberry flavor. I think if you mix the jam through the dough then the flavor gets lost. You can serve the scones with room temperature butter or a good clotted cream, both work really well, but if you opt for butter, get the really yellow stuff because some things in life should not be skimped on, butter is one of them! A rich strong espresso is required too for complete relaxation purposes.

A dust of powdered sugar is the final touch for these super-simple scones. You can knock these out on a Sunday morning when everyone else is still sleeping, and then end up being Captain Super Baker for making such an awesome breakfast!

A dust of powdered sugar for pretty’s sake, and you can kick back and relax.

Homemade blueberry jam scones just like Starbucks

 

Homemade blueberry jam scones just like Starbucks

Blueberry Jam Scones

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 145kcal
Author: foodnessgracious
Fresh homemade scones filled with sticky bluebery jam. Perfect with your morning coffee at breakfast time.
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup sugar plus extra for sprinkling on top
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 3/4 cups half and half plus 2 tablespoons for brushing on top
  • 1 jar of blueberry jam

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Sift the flour, salt, sugar, baking soda and cream of tartar together into a bowl.
  • Chop the butter into cubes and add to the flour.
  • Use your hands to break up the butter rubbing it through the dough until it becomes pea-size.
  • Gradually add the half and half mixing with your hands until the dough forms a ball. Don't overwork the dough.
  • Dump the dough onto a floured worksurface and pat flat until about 1 inch thick.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut a grid pattern with each square being about 2 inches square. Don't worry if it's not exact.
  • Place a dollop of the jam onto the squares and fold over trapping most of the jam inside.
  • Place on a sheet pan covered with parchment paper.
  • Brush each scone with the remaining liquid and sprinkle liberally with extra sugar.
  • Bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, risen and golden brown on top.
  • Let the scones cool and serve with clotted cream or whipped cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal