What do these wedding photographers do in their summer-sweet down time?
Read, hang out with friends, and….pick blueberries!!
We are huge blueberry fans. Every summer we head over to our favorite blueberry farm and pick until our fingers are purple!
Amazing, delicious, full of juicy goodness!
Our favorite place to go is Harvest Farm Blueberries on Ford Chapel Drive. For details on this farm and other local blueberry farms in Madison County, go here.
I have so many favorite blueberry recipes. This delicious blueberry scone recipe is at the top of my list this summer! It’s simple, easy, and so good. I found this recipe on the Averie Cooks blog. It’s my go-to recipe for yummy company breakfast that is quick and easy to prepare but still looks fancy!
First you mix up all the ingredients. Then you add lots of blueberries! You can use fresh or frozen; both work really well. You can use any combination of berries that you want. I love adding frozen strawberries or raspberries to the mix.
Pat the dough into a round, flat shape.
Slice into 8 triangles (or as many as you want! I’ve made huge scones and tiny bite-sized ones out of this).
Put on a cookie sheet…bake…and try not to drool when that tantalizing smell is drifting out of the oven!
What are scones without tea?! Our favorite tea ever is Piper and Leaf. They buy all of their ingredients from local farms and create the most amazing flavors of tea! The owners are incredible people with so much heart and so much passion. I think that’s what makes their tea so good! (Psst. Did you know you can have their tea bar at your wedding? We know from experience that it is absolutely fabulous!!)
But if you don’t have Piper and Leaf tea (note the sad and empty jar above), our next favorite tea is our Numi collection! Joel keeps a stash of Emperors Pu-erh, and I am a huge fan of the Chocolate Pu-erh. They have tons of really yummy and unique flavors that we keep on hand. Basil-Mint, Cardamom, Rooibos…
Once you have your tea fixed perfectly, your scones should be ready to take out of the oven! Yum!! You can add the little frosting drizzle or eat them without!
Mixed Berry Scones from Averie Cooks
Yield: 8 medium/large scones
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: about 18 minutes
Total Time: about 45 minutes, for cooling
2 cups all-purpose flour + about 2 to 4 tablespoons for work surface and hands
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
pinch salt, optional and to taste
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold (1 stick)
1 large egg
1/2 cup sour cream (lite is okay)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 heaping cup mixed berries (I used TJ’s frozen mixed berry blend which includes strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries; if using frozen, keep frozen so berries bleed/run less)
1 tablespoon lemon or orange zest, optional (I didn’t include any in scones shown)
turbinado, raw, or coarse sugar, optional for sprinkling
1 cup confectioners’ sugar
about 1 tablespoon cream or milk (or substitute with orange or lemon juice)
We love God’s creation and all the incredible things He’s given us to make our lives that much richer and more beautiful. Blueberries, scones, tea, and summer evenings are some of our favorite gifts!
How do you like to eat your blueberries? Let us know in the comments below!
*hugs*
Amber
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