Grapefruit Honey Yogurt Scones

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Pretty scones with pink fruit.

Also… I clearly have an obsession with patterned plates, napkins and table toppers.  And I hate matching.

You should see what I’m wearing today:  plaid, stripes, a stupid over-sized sweater,  and weirdo shoes.  I think I look cute.

Matching just doesn’t suit me-  grapefruit does.

 

grapefruit collage

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Consider these scones to be double grapefruit scones.

First, grapefruit zest is rubbed into sugar, creating the most fragrant and delicious sugar blend.

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See?  Yummy.

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Next, the grapefruit is segmented and the fruit is folded into the scone batter.

Most excellent.

Adding Greek Yogurt and honey adds a really lovely tang and rounded sweetness to these scones.  You can totally picture how these would be crazy delicious, right?

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I feel like there are all types of scone recipes out there.  Some are thick, dense, and stand up super tall.

These aren’t those scones.

This scone dough is more wet than your average dough.  The result is a scones that spreads a but more during baking.  They also flatten out a bit.  That doesn’t make them any less delicious.  These scones are light and tender… almost the texture of a drop biscuit.

I used full-fat Greek yogurt, but I do believe that these scones would be just as delicious with a lower fat, thick Greek yogurt.

Ps.  I also made a Pink Grapefruit Yogurt Cake that is a dream come true.  I’m a sucker for this combination.

Grapefruit, Honey, and Yogurt Scones

Makes: 6 scones

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar, divided

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold

1 Ruby Red grapefruit, zested and segmented

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Set aside.

Zest the grapefruit and combined zest and granulated sugar on a clean cutting board.  Rub together the zest and sugar with the back of a spoon or a plastic bench knife.  The sugar will be tinted a pale orange color and smell of grapefruit.  Measure 2 tablespoons of the grapefruit sugar and whisk into the dry ingredients.  Save the remaining grapefruit sugar for topping the scones just before baking.

Segment the grapefruit next.  Slice off the bottom and top of the grapefruit, exposing the wheel of grapefruit flesh inside.  Use a sharp knife to cut away the peel and pith of the grapefruit, exposing the pink grapefruit flesh.  Slice in between the white skin segments to the center of the fruit, at a slight angel, circling the grapefruit.  Little grapefruit segments should fall from the fruit as you slice.  Set segments aside.

Dice cold butter into small chunks and add to the dry ingredients.  Using your fingers, and working quickly, break the butter down into the flour mixture until butter chunks are the size of oat flakes or small peas.  The butter and flour combined will resemble coarse meal.  Add the honey, plain yogurt and grapefruit segments.  Toss together with a fork until all of the dry ingredients are moistened by the yogurt and  honey.

Turn the scone dough out onto a lightly floured surface.  Form into an 8 inch circle, about 1 inch thick.  Use a knife or a bench scraper to cut the dough into six scone triangles.  Place on the prepared baking sheet.  Lightly brush the tops of the scones with milk or buttermilk, and sprinkle generously with grapefruit sugar.

Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until golden brown on top and firm but soft in the center.  Allow to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before serving.  Serve warm with butter and jam.  These scones are best served the day they’re made.

 

 

 

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  1. I found this recipe in 2012. These are STILL my go-to scones! love them. I change up the fruit. the lemon and blueberry combo is one of my favorites!

  2. These are a bakin’ right now and I am very, very excited to taste the results. I like that there is no egg! The grapefruit zest sugar is a new awesome weapon in my baking aresnal now…I’m already thinking of what else to use it in (rimmed cocktails!) and other flavors to make (lime!). THANK YOU (you rock!)!!

  3. Perfection! I used my regular homemade yogurt, and just used a smidge less than 1/2 cup. Thanks for another excellent recipe, Joy! I’m so excited to get your book!

  4. I just made these with an orange instead and they were amazing! I’m thinking they’d be wonderful with lemon zest as well, just have to skip the chunks of fruit.
    Thanks JOY!

  5. I just made these and I thought they were good, though way better with a good jam/jelly
    because some bits can be a bit tart from the grapefruit. For some reason though I needed
    about a cup of extra flour…

  6. so good, Joy! I made them and although they came out in an odd shape they were devoured pretty fast. I even gave some to a guy friend who never had scones before and he couldn’t stop raving about them… that grapefruit sugar is so amazing. thank you for an awesome recipe!

  7. These were great. Even my little kids liked them. We also made grapefruit butter to put on them (butter, honey, grapefruit zest) and they were fabulous! Thanks for the recipe!

  8. I am going to make these for a tea-party themed baby shower tomorrow. I’m very excited- I’m a long time lurker of your blog but this will be my first go at one of your recipes!

  9. These look so good! I will be coming into some grapefruit soon and thought about making these. One question – I can’t get Greek yogurt where I live. Would regular yogurt suffice and would there be any change in the amount?
    Thanks for all of the yummy looking treats – you inspire me to experiment with baking more often! :-)

  10. i just made these scones and they are wonderful joy!
    the grapefruit sugar is marvelous… i just ate one hot from the oven while drinking the extra juice from my grapefruit… sooo tasty!
    thanks so much for the inspiration – i can’t wait to try out your other recipes!

  11. I am so excited to get these out of the oven in 15 minutes… the grapefruit sugar was making the kitchen smell divine and my wife and I just cant wait until tomorrow morning to have these – it is going to be our rainy day decadent desert!
    I didn’t have Greek yogurt in the fridge BUT had a small tub of creme fraiche. I am certain it will still taste rich and dreamy.
    Thanks, Joy, for the inspired combination!

    1. They are DEElicious! more like soft tender cookies than scones in texture… Perfect with tea and a bit of clotted cream.
      Success!

  12. I made your scones yesterday and stashed them in my purse for a Jane Eyre matinee. I subbed sour cream because that’s what I had on hand. They were awesome–thanks so much for this recipe

  13. These were wonderful. I substituted whole wheat pastry flour for a quarter of the all-purpose flour, used fat-free greek yogurt, added a teaspoon of vanilla, and used the food processor to mix the dough. I pulsed frozen butter cubes into the dry ingredients, then added the liquid ingredients and pulsed to combine. The dough wasn’t wet at all at that point. I transferred the mixture to a bowl and stirred in the grapefruit chunks, and that helped the dough come together. I was curious about the chunks of grapefruit in the baked scones, and I ended up really liking it.

  14. I made these and absolutely loved them as did my colleagues and my roommates. These would be perfect for an Easter brunch. Actually, these are perfect for any morning when you need a citrus pick me up. It drives me crazy how coffee shops all seem to offer the same bland dense berry scone! They need to start reading your blog.

    Next time to mix it up, I’ll try with whole wheat flour and using blood orange in addition to grapefruit (maybe just because it sounds more exotic? :) ), and will try a low fat yogurt as well.

    The only problem I had with making this recipe was the inevitable grating of my knuckle… really wish I could learn how to be more coordinated!

    Thanks for the great recipe!

  15. Fabulous! I don’t really care for fruit in things so just used the zest and a little juice for flavor (used an orange as it’s what I had on hand). Lovely, these are a keeper.

  16. Joy, thank you–seemed like fate. I had grapefruits that came free with my Fresh Direct order, and greek yogurt in the fridge. I’d never worked with grapefruits before, so I didn’t exactly do well making nice grapefruit segments, but that didn’t matter.

    The bottoms of my scones were slightly burned..is that because I didn’t have parchment paper and put them directly on the pan with Pam?

    Also, if I make this again, I won’t sprinkle so much sugar on top. I overdid it (well, probably because I let my 2-year-old do it. They came out too sweet and I couldn’t really taste the grapefrut flavor as much as I’d like to.

    Also, my dough was so wet, I had trouble getting nice triangles. And it was such a messy task! But this was the first time I’ve made scones at all, so I probably need practice.

    Thanks for this recipe…how exciting to make grapefruit scones!! I froze a bunch of unbaked ones. Hopefully in the mornings I can pop one or two in the oven and have fresh-baked scones. That will totally make all that work worth it!

  17. You’re right Joy, these scones taste a bit like a drop biscuit. I think they kinda look like a cheddar biscuit with parmesan on top. But oh, they are tangy and sweet and delicious. I baked these for a friend, but i might have to sneak just one more for myself. I’m all about the quality control. =) Thanks again for another wonderful recipe. Have a good day!

  18. I made these over my lunch break… and they were awesome (except that the dog flipped-out at a pileated woodpecker trying to peck its way through the gas vent on the roof — which I at first thought might be Satan — when I mixed in the yogs and honey, and I forgot to add in the grapfruit bits)! But they were still awesome despite the tangent and the missing ingredient that I spent a good amount of time cutting up.

    I had mine with a side of grapefruit chunks.

  19. Just made these this evening. They flattened out during baking so they look more like giant triangle pancakes than scones, but the taste….oh, my. Zingy and citrusy and sugary and tender. I am so trying your other recipes now!

  20. I made a batch of these this morning… They smell delicious (my hands, hair and home still smell like grapefruit sugar), look delicious and taste even better!! I had to use non-fat plain yogurt as it was the only yogurt I had (snow storm = I stay in and eat buttery treats/no walking to the grocery store!) and it worked out great.
    Thank you so much for this recipe! Love it!! :)

  21. I made these over the weekend and they are AMAAAAAAAAAAAAAZING!! The smell of the sugar alone was like sunshine to me. :) And because I had a brain moment and bought two grapefruits instead of one, I can make another batch of them!

  22. I made these yesterday morning, and even my baked-goods hating husband raved about them. I used a lovely Wal-Mart special grapefruit and it still turned out scrumptious. Thank you for inspiring me to make something different, and inspiring me to use a new technique–I segmented the crud out of that grapefruit!

  23. It rarely happens that I stumble on a recipe and happen to have all the ingredients on hand, but I do with this one! Bought an enormous bag of grapefruit a week ago but each time I take one out of the drawer, two more replace it. I’ll never be able to eat them all. I’d never think to use them in a scone. Can’t wait to try!

  24. I’ve made a lot of your recipes, and never commented, but these are the most amazing scones I’ve ever had. So amazing that I just burst into joyful “oh my gosh, oh my gooossshhh, these are amazing”, while alone at home with my puppies. And they definitely looked at me like “huh?”. I think they are worthy of this comment. Thank you so much for this awesome recipe.

  25. I jut made these with tangerines instead of grapefruit. I only had salted butter so I omitted the salt, and used a honey Greek yogurt from Trader Joe’s. They turned out light and moist, which is exactly what I wanted (I hated scones for so long because they were all so dry.) Great recipe, and easy!

  26. Made these this morning and now I am asking my husband “how many grapefruit scones are too many to eat for breakfast?” I’m seriously considering an answer of 3 or 4 – they are that good.

  27. Should have commented a few days ago to say that I linked to your blog… I love trying new recipes, and I made these on Monday… they were quite a hit! When I mentioned the idea, though, my husband said “Where do you come up with these ideas?!” (He ended up loving them.) Thank you! I love your posts!

  28. I would love to know the name of the pattern of the cute little aqua and red plate in the middle! Please. We have a red grapefruit tree in our yard that are headed to the oven!

  29. This recipe sounds SO GOOD! I can’t wait! I don’t have a pink grapefruit on hand but I’m lucky to have a prolific grapefruit tree in my yard. Beats me what variety it is but it ain’t pink. Anywho, if I made these tomorrow and then frozen them individually, would they be fine baking up the next morning?

  30. hey joy i live in Trinidad ,where there’s no Greek yogurt .can i use any plain yogurt,i just love your blog!!

  31. These are amazing!!! I did a few things differently, just because of what I had in my kitchen: I added a bit of whole wheat flour (but used majority All Purpose), I used a white grapefruit, I used raw sugar, and I used plain low fat yogurt. I usually don’t make substitutions when baking, but these seemed safe enough, and turned out perfectly! Also, I baked them all together, rather than spreading out on the pan, um, because I forgot to read that part in the instructions.

    Thanks for sharing this recipe!!

  32. Oh. My. Eating right now and they turned out DE-LISH! I used Whole Wheat Pastry Flour and this worked for me. As always, wonderful.

    Can’t wait for a cookbook.

  33. These are by far the BEST SCONES I have ever tasted! Thank you for a successful and yummy distraction from finals studying!

  34. do you think i could make these with regular yogurt? i am on a year-and-a-half long hiatus on a crazy caribbean island, and sadly there is no greek yogurt anywhere here, but i do have some plain yogurt. or is there something else that you think would be a better substitute? we have grapefruits galore around here and i am dying to make these!

  35. hi i just logged on to you site today and find it very interesting………..i am from India Mumbai I just love any thing with a hint of citrus in it……………will try these out some time this week.

  36. So how do you think this would turn out if I used blood oranges? I know it’s a pretty different flavor, but the color would just be beauuutiful, and I can’t imagine the citrus/raspberry flavor being bad with yogurt…but what do you think? Maybe I’ll try both varieties?

  37. Wow! I recently posted a Barley scone with honey…and am going to bake these too soon. Love the idea of mixing the sugar with the zests. Lovely and awesome looking scones, JTB :)

  38. Gah! These would go PERFECTLY with the grapefruit marmalade I just made the other day! A match made in citrus heaven.

  39. Oh how gorgeous!! Beautiful photos! This looks absolutely splendid!
    Your site is so lovely, I found it on bloglovin!

    Have a great day,
    Tammy

  40. Hi Joy, I have been following your blog for a few weeks now and it is so delightful and fun and your recipes all look really delicious. I know this one is because I just made it, yummy! Thanks for the great recipe! Also I was wondering where you got the black, yellow and teal plate it the top picture. It is so pretty.

  41. in the words of stacy and clinton (from what not to wear), “…it doesn’t match. it goes.” i’m sure you look adorable. and i’m sure these scones are fabu and i just have to tell you that i love your cookie sheet. i have one that looks just the same!

  42. I most definitely bookmarked this recipe! I have been obsessed with grapefruit lately and ALWAYS love a good scone. I can’t wait to try these!!!

  43. I just made these, still got some in the oven as we speak. I doubled the recipe because I had two grapefruits on hand. I also substituted with gluten free flour, earth balance (dairy free butter) and hazelnut milk instead of yogurt. I am allergic to all forms of milk and milk protein. The 2 year old I nanny has celiacs disease, so she cannot have gluten. They came out delicious!!

  44. How come all of the comments are from people who think the recipe sounds good but haven’t tried it?!! Please, people, try to leave a comment AFTER trying the recipe so you can give us your opinions on the recipe & some possible tips. This would help Joy’s cooking blog tremendously. I think more people would be apt to try the recipes.

  45. Just saying “Grapefruit Honey Yogurt Scones” is causing my salivary glands to work overtime! I MUST do this!!!!

  46. I really heart you, Joy. Not only because grapefruit is my very favorite thing ever, but because I so love both the description of your outfit and the fact that you were wearing it. Must try these scones first thing tomorrow!

  47. Joy- I have exactly a 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt left in the container and just bought a pink grapefruit yesterday. It’s fate! I’ll be making these today. I LOVE scones. Thanks for the inspiration via Facebook.

  48. These look so good and I always love the plates you photograph your food on! I’ve been wanting to make scones for a few weeks now, I think I’ll have to finally make them using this recipe. I like the citrus pieces in it, never seen that before.

  49. You always make everything look so pretty! I have been obsessing over grapefruit lately so I will just have to try these.

  50. These look amazing! I have a ton of grapefruit from my CSA box and can’t wait to try these. And I LOVE that you use greek yogurt!! Now I don’t have to call them dessert :) Just a healthy breakfast option!

  51. WOW! I love scones and these seems so delicious! They’re perfect for every moment of the day! Ps: last week i wrote you an e-mail to ask you some information about some recipes…have you received it?

  52. You know, I’m not typically a fruity or a sconey person, but something about these scones are calling my name. These flavors, they intrigue me. Also, I love your plates and decorations. When taking pictures of food, I am often sad that I don’t own cool and vibrant plates like you. ^_^

  53. i never match either joy…i think it’s a good look. when i got married, i made all of my friends wear something different, it was rad.

    the scones look delightful! i love pink grapfruit–pretty and delicious!

  54. I made these tonight. Seriously…. maybe thirty minutes ago. They are fantastic. Holy cow. Anyway, how in the heck do you make your scones look like…. well, scones? I couldn’t shape mine without them sticking to my fingers. I ended up making citrus patties. Suggestions? If anyone is considering making these: Do it. If any one is considering not making these: Send your address to Senator McCarthy ’cause you’re a commie. I ate half while they were still piping hot.

    Be well,

    Robby

  55. These sound wonderful. We’re looking into putting a grapefruit tree in our backyard, so I’m definitely keeping this one for that purpose!

  56. Yes! Yes! Yes!! I can’t imagine anything more delightful. I could eat these for breakfast or dessert (oh who am I kidding…I could eat these all day long!) I love grapefruit but I’ve been looking for a good place to use pummelo, what do you think? I think yes.

  57. Woah – I’ve made a lot of scones in my day, but that’s a creative one. I live in Japan and have been stressed out – lots of aftershocks and nuclear threat. Grapefruit scones may be just what I need for a sweet/sour escape. Thanks!

  58. Your scones look wonderful. I have to know what shoes you were wearing.
    Oh and your grapefruit yogurt cake is to die for…made it for my momma’s birthday last year and she just loved it. Will have to give the scones a try. Thanks

  59. Sounds like somethin I would love, thanks for all the great ideas!! What I really NEED to know is the name of the pattern of your smal plate that has aqua and red!!
    Thanks!!

  60. once again you are responsible for making me hungry ;) I’m making those as soon as I lay my hands on some grapefruits… I would never think of such a combination, but I’ve tried a few of your recipes (oreos – yum) and I’m all for it
    Also, I love your style and must tell you that your writing puts a smile on my face :)
    enough of the sweet, gonna try some bitter grapefruit in a scone :)
    Cheers,
    E.

  61. CRAZEEE delicious is right. I love this.

    I recently welcomed Greek yoghurt into my baking fold and haven’t looked back since – perfect for scones. Grapefruit scones and Greek yoghurt rock, matching stinks.

    Thanks for the recipe!

  62. I have never thought of baking with grapefruit before. I don’t know why not. I bake with lemon and orange…. These sound amazing. I love the double grapefruit with the segments and the grapefruit sugar. Thanks for the inspiration.

  63. I love making scones but have never thought of adding a wet fruit into them. This is a great idea. Definitely going to have to try this out. By the way, don’t you love combining citrus with sugar? I have been doing it for dusting over baked goods as well as dusting cocktail glasses – love the bitter bite with a sugar punch!

  64. Hi, the recipe looks yummy, but I just wanted to comment on your setup! (I also love that croched thingy you like to use!) Besides cooking, my other (new-ish) hobby is sewing. Your fabric choices recently are awesome– some of my favorites that I’ve been using are showing up here, looking like pretty napkins. Etsy? Do you have a great fabric store nearby, or do you have a favorite online source?

  65. You just said that they spread a but(t) more :D Yay for typo!
    Seriously though, I have a couple of grapefruits in my kitchen, patiently waiting for a sweet dough to embrace them :)

  66. for the “stripes & plaid”, i can give you a pass…[i’ve done it!]. BUT the weirdo shoes may present an obstacle. not fond of grapefruit, but i can visualize using oranges in lieu. just imagine orange zest sugar…who could resist? i love your blog…i can’t miss it! friend: marianne

  67. Your scones sound wonderful! The yogurt, honey, and grapefruit flavors are perfectly matched! Without a doubt, you’re quite talented at matching flavors. As for matching dishes, I love how the mismatched patterns and colors of your dishes, tablecloth, and napkin somehow connect and work together to look chic and fresh. I’m quite sure the way you dress could be described the same way. You’re a trend-setter without a doubt! :)

  68. i keep buying grapefruit at the market every week, forgetting i have about 5 sitting in the fridge. this is the perfect solution. nothing sounds better right now! thanks, miss joy.

  69. dear joy,

    why are we not friends in real life!?! i recently discovered your website and have spent lots of time reading through your blogs and giggling instead of writing various essays for university. oops! don’t worry i did get them done on time… but your blog is a welcomed distraction.

    just wanted to let ya know your blog is so joyful and just makes me smile every time. excited to make some of your creations. (:

    hope you are keeping well!

    — brittany

  70. I am seriously excited to try these! I love grapefruit and Greek yogurt AND convince myself that anything made with these ingredients is good for you! Love your recipes Joy, they are always unique, and oh so tasty! Your apple pie has worked like a charm for me! Thank you!! :)

  71. Wow Joy, these look so tasty and so unique. I would never have thought of making honey grapefruit yogurt scones, but now I’ve got to get on it. I also don’t think I’d consider wearing plaid, stripes and weirdo shoes, but if you’re doing it, then I might start : )

  72. See, I’m not a big scone person. But then you, yes YOU, make these scones look so delicious. I’m going to have to try your version. Flaky like a biscuit? Yes, please!

  73. I totally wanted to make scones this weekend, but had to find my little brother in Japan. Thankfully he’s safely in Osaka for now, coming home soon.

    I’ll make these scones later.

    ps. I love pink fruit too.

  74. I’ve never made scones. And my boyfriend reminds me of that almost EVERY SINGLE DAY. I think I may have to surprise him with these before we leave for vacation – I’ve got a big, juicy grapefruit waiting to be used.

    Psst, I don’t like matching either.

  75. would my lemon-pink grapefruit marmalade (from the Blue Chair Jam Cookbook) be too much? I’m thinking not – sounds perfect for tea time.

    1. you can get this range of graters in the uk..i can’t remember what they are called but i have several.

    2. That is a microplane, you can get them everywhere – Amazon.co.uk stocks them. I bought one on Saturday and it is amazing!

  76. I have made scones with sour cream many times, but never with Greek yogurt. I’m sure the texture and tang are wonderful! Plus, that grapefruit sugar sounds divine. I bet it would be great for other things too – maybe for sugar cookies, or just stirred in tea.

  77. That looks incredibly delicious! To be honest, I would never have thought about including actual citrus fruit into scones, only the zest, but this looks like a killer treat! It helps that we’ve got some marvellous ruby grapefruit in season at the moment, of course :)

  78. With grapefruits coming in season I can’t wait to make these, I love citrus in anything and everything. And your un-matching is totally what makes you awesome, I’m jealous of all your pretty colourful crockery.

  79. Your pink grapefruit cake sounds fabulous.

    And these scones are looking wonderful. Grapefruit sugar? Oh I think I HAVE to make that. Just that would be enough for me.

    And the plate on the 1st pic…TOO CUTE! It looks like something I covet from Anthropologie. I need that plate! If you have any retail secrets about where you scored it, LMK :)

  80. I love scones with or without tea.
    I’m intrigued by ones with grapefruit. I have to try these soon maybe even today.

  81. I have never used grapefruit to make cakes cookies or something sweet…
    I used it once to make a salmon grapefruit salad when I was not vegetarian…that’s it…
    I want to star a love affair with grapefruit now…

  82. Stumbled on ur site from some other food blogs…..i think im getting quite obsessed with all the recipes and the beautiful mouth watering jealousy inducing food pictures!!!

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