What happens when you have a random lemon show up in your CSA bin? That’s what happened to me recently. You see…my CSA group will not give out produce that is not up-to-par. They set a standard and they see that it is maintained. So when the organic eggplants were not fit to go out in our bins, they replaced it…with an organic lemon.
So, I did what any self-respecting girl would do when handed a random lemon. I zested it, put the zest in the freezer, and then juiced it. I knew fresh lemon juice and zest could be used for whatever my heart desired. Well…it apparently desired scones.
I know. Shocker.
But this time, instead of pairing it with fruit as I have in the past (mainly blueberries), I paired it with white chocolate chips. And what emerged is pure decadence on a plate.
If you love lemon flavor and the sweet taste of white chocolate…this recipe is sure to make you happy.
Recipe: Gluten-Free Lemon White Chocolate Chip Scones
Servings: 12
Time: Prep 10 minutes; Bake 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2-1/4 cups Pamela’s Products Gluten-Free Baking & Pancake Mix
- 1/3 cup sugar (I used Truvia)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 5 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2/3 cup lemonade juice
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°.
Mix the dry ingredients together.
Add the lemon zest, apple sauce, and lemon juice. Mix together with a fork. Dough will be thick.
Drop large, tall dollops of dough (scones will spread when baking) onto lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake for 15-17 minutes.
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The tang of lemon mixed with the sweetness of the white chocolate is amazing. I am very in love with the flavor of these scones. Lemon is such a refreshing flavor anyway and it pairs so well with so many things. I have to say…these were quite delicious. The texture is light and fluffy, and each bite zings you with lemon flavor. Yeah…I’d most certainly make these again in a heartbeat.
Got a lemon? Get baking. I promise…you’ll love these.
The Celiathlete 
I’ve got a stock of lemon zest and juice. Om nom!