Raspberry Lemon Scone Recipe

Fresh-squeezed lemon juice and ripened red raspberries are calling your name in this flavor-packed raspberry lemon scone recipe. Shaking it up from the traditional scone recipe a little, we will be creating a fresh raspberry curd that will tuck between two layers of these lemon drop scones, so that when you break them apart, you are greeted with a burst of berry flavor. These raspberry lemon scones –could there possibly be anything better? I truly don’t think so!

All About the Curd

We’re not talking about cheese curds here, although as a Wisconsinite I do love them. We’re talking about lemon curds, strawberry curds, or any other type of berry curd you can make using fresh or frozen fruit. There is a difference between a berry curd and a compote. Let’s take a closer look.
A fruit compote is, essentially, a boiled-down mixture of fresh fruit, with added sugar to taste. It’s very similar to jam and can be used in a multitude of dishes, including sandwiched between a warm crepe, atop a slice of toast, or on your waffles. Some people choose to add a few ingredients such as cinnamon to "spice it up." Even adding chia seeds is a great option to help thicken your sauce and give you an added boost of nutrition.
Fruit curd is like a compote, but imagine a fruity, creamy custard. Yum! The main difference between the two is that a curd includes egg yolks and butter. The most well-known of all curds is the lemon curd, which dates back to the 1800s.
However, it’s worth mentioning that the curd we make today with our yolks and butter was not the traditional curd made in the beginning. Lemon curd was created when lemon juice was added to cream, making the cream slightly acidic and creating curds, which were then separated from the whey through a cheesecloth. Now I understand what they were talking about with that spider and Miss Muffet – eating her "curds and whey!"
Curds can be created using a multitude of fruits, including orange, mango, grapefruit, passionfruit, and, of course, berries. They make wonderful fillings in sponges, tarts, and cakes.

Pour Me A Cuppa

A raspberry lemon scone wouldn’t be complete without its tea sidekick. For that perfect get-up-and-go cup in the morning, I recommend our Raspberry Revitalizer Lemon Maté, which is packed with an extra dose of caffeine. This maté blended with lemongrass, lemon peel, hibiscus, and raspberries has a very pleasing flavor, especially if you’re not up for the traditional aged taste many matés have. It is my favorite maté from Plum Deluxe!
If you’re up for a different option that doesn’t have caffeine, I recommend the herbal Evening in the Garden blend. The delicate flavors of elderflower, lemon, and rose will grace your palate and you will be in heaven! Honeybush tea and a touch of vanilla essence add body, while the organic herbs and flowers lighten your spirit. A perfect complement to our raspberry lemon scone.