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Blood Orange Marmalade Scones

🍊 Blood Orange Marmalade Scones

These Blood Orange Marmalade Scones are buttery, flaky, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Swirled with vibrant marmalade and topped with a sweet orange glaze, they bring a sunshine-filled twist to your classic scone recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack, Dessert
Cuisine British-American
Servings 8 scones
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry cutter or food processor
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Whisk or fork
  • Knife or bench scraper

Ingredients
  

For the Scones:

  • 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup 113g cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup 120ml heavy cream, plus more for brushing
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup 80g blood orange marmalade (store-bought or homemade)
  • Zest of 1 blood orange optional

For the Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup 60g powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons fresh blood orange juice
  • Zest for garnish optional

Instructions
 

Preheat Oven & Prep Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and optional zest.

Cut in Butter

  • Add cold butter cubes. Cut in using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add Wet Ingredients

  • In a small bowl, whisk together cream, egg, and vanilla. Pour into dry mixture and stir until just combined—do not overmix.

Fold in Marmalade

  • Gently fold in marmalade, leaving streaks and swirls rather than fully mixing in. This creates a marbled effect.
  • Shape the Dough
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat into a 1-inch thick round disk. Cut into 8 wedges.

Chill (Optional but Recommended)

  • Place wedges on the baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. This helps them rise better.

Bake

  • Brush scones with a little extra cream. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cool & Glaze

  • Let scones cool slightly. Mix glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over warm scones. Garnish with blood orange zest if desired.

Notes

Use cold butter for the flakiest scones—don’t skip this!
Marmalade adds sweetness and moisture—use a thick, chunky variety for best results.
Don’t overwork the dough or your scones may become tough.
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