Fruit Scones

Fruit scones are the perfect quick and easy treat for anytime of the day. Adapted from my all time favourite lemonade scone recipe, these tasty treats are made with simple pantry ingredients and are ready in less than half an hour.

When it comes to quick biscuit and snack recipes, it's hard to beat a warm fruit scone fresh out of the oven or a rich chocolate chip anzac slice, and these healthy muesli bars and easy milo biscuits are just as delicious!

How to Prepare Fruit Scones in Under 30 Minutes

You probably know how much I love my Lemonade Scones recipe, right? I make them ALL the time.

I remember hearing a story once about a lady who lived on a farm and whenever she would see a visitor driving down her driveway, she'd make a batch of scones, and by the time they'd arrive at her door, the scones would be in the oven! I have no idea if that's actually a true story, but I suppose the point is that scones really are the perfect quick and easy treat to whip up when you're in a hurry (or have unexpected visitors… and a really long driveway).

Anyway, my lemonade scones are definitely my go-to recipe because they're just so simple and quick (and you actually can't taste any lemonade). BUT sometimes you have to mix things up a bit.

You know... keep things interesting.

So lately I've been turning my lemonade scones into these delicious fruit scones. I know right -- I really like to live on the edge. This fruit scone recipe is very similar. You still make the same fool-proof dough as my lemonade scones, but you add in any type of dried fruit you like.

Serve your 30-minute fruit scones on their own, with a little butter, or topped with your favourite jam. These warm treats won't last long!

Why You're Going To Love These Fruit Scones

1. Only 10 Minutes To Prep – So maybe you can't make these fruit scones in the time it takes for someone to drive up your driveway, but you can certainly do it in less time than an episode of your favourite prime time TV show!
2. No Nonsense – This really is such an easy recipe! For the kid cooks to the novice bakers to my veteran chefs, this accessible recipe requires only basic ingredients and your favourite cookie cutter.
3. It's kid-friendly – These fruit scones are also a great thing to pop into little ones lunch boxes.

What You Need

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

• Dried Fruit – You can use any dried fruit, but I prefer sultanas, chopped dates or dried apricots.
• Lemonade – Any lemonade brand works for this recipe!
• Dry Ingredients – You'll need salt, sugar and regular flour to bake these fruit scones. You can substitute gluten-free flour or other flour alternatives.
• Wet Ingredients – I used cream in the dough mixture and just a little milk to brush the top of the fruit scones prior to baking.
• Butter or Jam – Optional and just for serving!

How To Make Fruit Scones

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method!

Step 1 – Prep Your Workspace

First, preheat your oven to 200 degrees celsius fan-forced (400 degrees fahrenheit). Then lightly flour a 20cm (7-8 inch) square cake pan and set aside.

Step 2 – Create Lemonade Mixture

Next, combine the lemonade and cream in a mixing bowl, then add the salt, caster sugar and dried fruit. Stir to combine!

Step 3 – Add Dry Ingredients

Now sift in the self-rising flour and use a knife to fold it through until only just combined (the mixture will be very sticky). It's important not to over-mix your dough to ensure light, fluffy scones!

Step 4 – Transfer the Dough

When the dough is fully combined, place onto a lightly-floured board or benchtop. Then, with lightly floured fingers, press the mixture down to a thickness of about 3cm (1 inch). Be careful not to over-work the dough!

Step 5 – Cut Dough Rounds

Using a 6cm (2 inch) scone cutter, cut rounds from the middle of the dough, working outwards, and place each piece into the lightly floured cake pan. Gently fold the remaining dough together and cut out extra scones.

TIP: Make sure that your scones are gently pressing up against one another in the baking pan because this will help them to rise.

Step 6 – Brush and Bake

Finally, when you've used all of the dough, brush the tops of the scones with milk and place into the oven for 12-15 minutes.

Step 7 – Enjoy Your Fruit Scones!

You will know the scones are ready when they're golden on top! Serve immediately while your fruit scones are still warm with butter and/or jam.

What To Serve With Fruit Scones

When I make my usual scones, I pretty much always serve them with jam and cream (because that's totally what you do, right?)

But I have to say that I actually prefer my fruit scones when they're served simply, just with butter - even though I'm always telling off my mum for slathering too much butter on things....

This is the exception! Warm fruit scones with butter = AMAZING!

Recipe Tips and FAQ

More Sweet Treat Recipes

Once your try these Fruit Scones, you'll be wanting to make more and more delicious cake and cupcake recipes!

Here are some of my most popular cake and cupcake recipes:

• Lemon & Ricotta Cake – Delicious, moist and gluten-free!
• Easy Blueberry Muffins – One of my favourite muffin recipes! You'll be convinced they came from your favorite cafe.
• Easy Apple Cake – A super sweet German coffee cake that's totally worth the effort.
• Carrot Cake with Pineapple – It's your classic carrot cake recipe upgraded with juicy pineapple, crunchy nuts and a tasty cream cheese frosting.
• The Best Chocolate Mud Cake – The ONLY chocolate cake recipe you'll ever need.

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