These Raspberry Scones are super easy to make and taste amazing. Packed with delicious fresh raspberries and have a subtle vanilla flavor they are the perfect sweet treat for the whole family.
Scones are such a great bake to try at home. These gluten free raspberry scones are simple to make and taste amazing. Giving you that crumbly consistency with bursts of tangy flavor from the fresh raspberries you have everything you could possibly want with every bite.
These give you all of the flavor and consistency of a buttery scone without the use of butter. Making these a great dairy-free alternative as well.
We think this is one of the best scones recipes you can follow and love how the juicy raspberries really add to the flavor.
They are the perfect bake to enjoy with your morning cup of coffee or tea. You may even reach for one as an afternoon snack when that sweet craving hits.
If you like the idea of this raspberry scones recipe then you are going to love this Lemon Raspberry Cake. It is so delicious and the lemon buttercream is tangy and sweet. Perfect if you have a sweet tooth.
We have friends over at Mason Jar Recipe who are working on some Blueberry Scones that you can easily make gluten free and dairy free with some substitutions- so check them out!
Why You’ll Love These Raspberry Scones
- Easy to make - These raspberry scones are packed full of flavor with fresh berries and are really simple to bring together.
- Kid-friendly - The kids will love the raspberry and vanilla flavor and the scones are sweet and delicious.
- Safe to enjoy - The ingredients are perfect if you need to enjoy sweet treats that are gluten and dairy free.
Ingredients Needed
Get more info on these ingredients in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Gluten-free flour - our favorite brand is Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Mix. We buy it in bulk here to save money. This brand contains xanthan gum. If your brand does not contain xanthan gum or guar gum, you may need to add it. We also enjoy using King Arthur's Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour for these yummy scones.
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Vegetable or canola oil
- Agave nectar
- Pure vanilla extract
- Hot water
- Fresh raspberries
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How To Make The Raspberry Scones
This is the full recipe to make the fresh raspberry scones.
- Gather all of your dry and wet ingredients together and preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet or cookie sheet with some parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients of flour with the baking powder and salt.
- Create a well in the center. Then add the oil, agave nectar and vanilla then stir everything to make sure it is combined.
- Once you have mixed the flour mixture you can then add the hot water and stir to create mastiff dough.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
- Divide the batter into 12 portions that are round shape which will be around ⅓ cup each. Then place them individually on the prepared baking sheet. If you wish to, you can brush the tops with additional olive oil.
- Put the scones in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. They should become golden brown. Allow the scones to cool completely on the baking sheet over a wire rack. Then serve and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Want to add a little extra flavor? You could make lemon raspberry scones. Just add lemon extract instead of vanilla extract to add that citrus flavor. You could also use lemon juice and lemon zest to add a tangy flavor.
Use different berries. Fresh fruit is perfect in this recipe and you can choose different berries or fruit to add. Strawberries or blueberries would be great variations and would taste amazing. Most things will work perfectly in this easy scone recipe.
Add a glaze. You could look to add a vanilla or lemon glaze to these scones for extra flavor. It will taste amazing and will be a great way to vary this scone recipe.
Tips & Tricks
- Making a little well in the dry ingredients helps you to combine those other ingredients to create a scone dough. If you have a pastry blender you could always use that as a great way to combine the ingredients together.
- You can make smaller scones if you wish by reducing the portion size. Or larger scones by separating them out into a smaller quantity.
Storage
If you do have any leftovers from this raspberry scone recipe then you need to let them cool completely and then add them to an airtight container. You can keep them at room temperature for up to five days while the scones are at their best.
You can also freeze the scones. Separate them onto a baking sheet and freeze them individually before adding the frozen scones to a storage container or freezer bag for easy storage.
FAQ
Can you use frozen raspberries?
Sure you can! Just add the frozen raspberries at the same time as you would the fresh sweet raspberries.
Could you use this recipe to make plain scones?
Yes, you can! Just don't add the raspberries and continue with the recipe. You will then have a basic scone dough that will give you plain scones that you can add a preserve to or some whipped dairy-free heavy cream. Yum!
What is the trick to making the best scones?
The trick is to not knead the dough too hard. You want to ensure a rough dough forms but with as little effort as possible. This is the trick to making the most delicious scones.
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Raspberry Scones
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free flour suggestions in post
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
- ⅓ cup agave nectar
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup hot water
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Gather all of your dry and wet ingredients together and preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet or cookie sheet with some parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients of flour with the baking powder and salt.
- Create a well in the center. Then add the oil, agave nectar and vanilla then stir everything to make sure it is combined.
- Once you have mixed the flour mixture you can then add the hot water and stir to create mastiff dough.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
- Divide the batter into 12 portions that are round shape which will be around ⅓ cup each. Then place them individually on the prepared baking sheet. If you wish to, you can brush the tops with additional olive oil.
- Put the scones in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. They should become golden brown. Allow the scones to cool completely on the baking sheet over a wire rack. Then serve and enjoy!
Nutritional Disclaimer
These Nutritional Facts are ESTIMATED. Your actual nutritional info with this recipe may vary depending on the brands you choose. “Eating Gluten and Dairy Free” is not a registered dietician or nutritionist. The provided nutritional info above is based on a generic calculator, if you want more accurate info, use your nutritional calculator of choice where you can choose brands and get more info that way.
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