Lemon Apricot Scones Recipe

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This lemon apricot scones recipe is perfect for an afternoon snack. It’s a light, healthy gluten-free dessert.

Scones are an irresistible snack recipe, perfect for afternoon tea time. They’re traditionally made with butter and white flour, which give them their unique texture.

This lemon apricot scones recipe is a gluten-free, dairy-free version that tastes just as good as the classic. It’s a light, fruity treat that my family loves to have for a snack.

Lemon Apricot Scones Tips

It can be tricky to get the texture just right in scones. This recipe uses coconut oil in place of butter to give them their rich texture.

Scones should be baked in a hotter oven than many other baked goods. I bake these at 400 degrees, and I know they’re done when the bottoms are beginning to turn brown. After 10 minutes in the oven, use a spatula to lift one of the scones and check the bottom. They may need another minute or two, but they’ll still taste great if you take them out a bit early.

Try my blueberry scones for another light, delicious snack.

Lemon Apricot Scones Recipe

This lemon apricot scones recipe is perfect for afternoon snack time! ($.64 per serving)

Print Recipe

Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:10 minutes mins

Total Time:20 minutes mins

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Scones

• 2 cups gluten-free flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup coconut milk
• 1/3 cup coconut oil
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 1 tbs lemon zest
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

Ingredients for the Glaze

• 3 tbs maple syrup
• 2 tbs lemon juice

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
• To make the scones, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
• In a large bowl, stir together the egg, maple syrup, coconut milk, coconut oil, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
• Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir to combine. Stir in the apricots.
• Shape the dough into an 8 inch wide round disk that's about an inch thick/tall. Cut the disk into 8 triangles (cut the disk in half, then cut each half into 4 triangles like pizza slices).
• Place the scones on a cookie sheet with sides, Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until they're set and the bottoms are beginning to turn brown.
• To make the glaze, combine the maple syrup and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring close to a boil and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
• Remove the scones from the oven when they're done baking and brush the glaze on the warm scones. Transfer the scones to a wire rack to cool. As soon as they're cool, transfer them to an airtight container so they don't dry out. Enjoy within two days, or freeze for later.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal

Servings: 8

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Annemarie Rossi

Lemon Apricot Scone Recipe Price Breakdown

This recipe costs a total of $5.10 to make, or $.64 per scone.  These delicious lemon apricot scones are a refreshing snack for the whole family.

Note: This recipe was originally posted in 2012. The text and images were updated in 2019.