Triple Berry Scones: The Ultimate Flaky & Sweet Spring Treat from Simple Bites

Imagine a breakfast treat that perfectly captures the essence of warm, sunny days and the vibrant flavors of spring. These triple berry scones, a delightful recipe from Aimée Wimbush-Bourque of Simple Bites, are precisely that: wonderfully flaky, subtly sweet, and bursting with fresh berry goodness. They are an ideal companion for your morning coffee or a special addition to any brunch spread, promising a taste of sunshine in every bite and making them a true highlight of seasonal baking.

Welcome to Our “Cooking with Friends” Series

This season, as I dedicate my time to exciting new cookbook projects, I’ve had the distinct pleasure of inviting some of my most cherished blogger friends to share their incredible culinary creations with you. This “Cooking with Friends” series is born from a desire to bring diverse, inspiring recipes right into your kitchen, offering a refreshing break from my usual content. My hope is that you’ll discover as much joy and inspiration cooking and baking alongside them as I do, exploring new flavors and techniques that enrich your everyday meals and special occasions. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn from talented chefs and home cooks who share a passion for wholesome, delicious food.

Today, we are absolutely thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Aimée Wimbush-Bourque from Simple Bites. Aimée has been a profound source of inspiration for me for many years, a true guiding light in the world of family-focused cooking. Her culinary philosophy is beautifully simple yet profoundly impactful: creating unfussy, wholesome, and family-friendly meals using unprocessed ingredients. Beyond just recipes, Aimée champions the vital role of teaching children about food and cooking, fostering healthy habits and a genuine love for ingredients right from the start. Her recipes are consistently delicious and reliable – a testament to her expertise and meticulous approach. I speak from extensive personal experience, having prepared countless dishes from her collection with resounding success. Today, she graciously shares her vibrant and utterly irresistible Triple Berry Scones, a recipe that perfectly embodies her commitment to seasonal, simple, and utterly delicious homemade goodness. Prepare to be delighted!

Embracing Spring with Fresh Berries and Flaky Scones

There’s a unique magic to experiencing the arrival of spring, especially when viewed through the unfiltered lens of a five-year-old’s excitement. It’s an infectious joy, utterly genuine and truly heartwarming, reminding us of the simple wonders that often pass us by as adults. Every single puddle transforms into an adventure, enthusiastically tromped through – not just once, but repeatedly, with sheer delight. Trees unfurling their bright, new leaves are celebrated with as much enthusiasm as birthday streamers, and each vibrant patch of wildflowers is met with delighted shrieks. But when it comes to the first berries of the season, well, my daughter Clara holds them in the highest possible regard. Their arrival signals a true culinary awakening after months of winter flavors, bringing a burst of color and sweetness that is truly unparalleled.

Living in a region abundant with fresh produce, I am incredibly well-situated for sourcing the finest, freshest berries. Within a mere fifteen-minute drive from my home, I have access to local farms where I can pick strawberries and blueberries by the pail – a cherished family tradition we look forward to every year. These bountiful harvests, combined with the modest yet productive patch of raspberries I cultivate in my own garden, allows us to truly make the most of berry season, enjoying nature’s candy at its peak. Throughout the colder months, our baking typically features heartier, warming ingredients such as dried fruits, bright citrus zest, or aromatic candied ginger – ingredients that define winter comfort, like those found in my popular Cranberry Orange Scones. However, as Mother’s Day approaches and the weather warms, there’s an undeniable shift in our kitchen. I find myself eagerly anticipating the moment I can stir fresh, vibrant berries into just about everything, infusing our dishes with that unmistakable taste of spring and summer, transforming ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences.

The Philosophy of Balance: Wholesome Eating with Room for Indulgence

As a general rule, our family emphasizes whole foods in our daily diet, prioritizing nutritious and minimally processed ingredients that fuel our bodies and minds. This commitment to healthy eating, however, is beautifully balanced with the practice of moderation and the understanding that food should also be a source of joy and comfort. Most mornings, our breakfasts consist of wholesome choices like protein-rich eggs or hearty whole-grain cereals, providing sustained energy for the day ahead. This conscious approach to everyday meals allows us the freedom to occasionally splurge on more indulgent treats, like those featuring rich butter and comforting carbohydrates, without guilt. Mother’s Day, in particular, stands out as an occasion that unequivocally calls for baking something truly special, something that feels both celebratory and deeply satisfying. These triple berry scones, with their perfect blend of fresh fruit, delicate sweetness, and incredibly flaky texture, are absolutely perfect for such an occasion, fitting the bill for a memorable and delicious start to a special day, whether it’s a casual family breakfast or an elegant brunch.

Crafting the Perfect Flaky Triple Berry Scones

What truly sets these triple berry scones apart is their remarkable texture: they are wonderfully flaky without ever being greasy, achieving that coveted melt-in-your-mouth quality that defines a truly exceptional scone. They strike just the right balance of sweetness, making them an ideal morning treat that isn’t overly rich or cloying, allowing the natural flavors of the berries to shine. Aimée believes in generously piling in the fresh berries – after all, why skimp on the star ingredients when they are at their seasonal best? This abundance of vibrant fruit ensures that every single bite is bursting with flavor, delivering a delightful tart-sweet contrast. The result is a tantalizing breakfast scone that genuinely “sings of spring,” embodying the freshness and vibrancy of the season in a way that dry, flavorless scones simply cannot.

Achieving that signature flakiness in scones can sometimes seem like a baking enigma, a secret known only to seasoned bakers. However, Aimée generously shares her most valuable trick: grating cold butter directly into the flour mixture. This technique, combined with a few extra folds of the dough, is truly transformative and makes all the difference. When butter is grated, it creates tiny, even shards that distribute more uniformly throughout the flour compared to cutting it in larger pieces. As the scones bake, these small pockets of butter melt, releasing steam and creating distinct layers within the dough, resulting in an exceptionally tender, light, and flaky crumb. While the recipe might appear to involve a few extra steps initially, particularly with the additional turns and folds of the dough, trust the process. These seemingly minor efforts are crucial for developing the layers and texture that elevate a simple scone to an extraordinary one. Once you’ve made them through once, you’ll understand how these techniques contribute to the unparalleled flakiness and lightness, making this recipe a go-to for impressive homemade scones.

Beyond these glorious Triple Berry Scones, Aimée’s culinary repertoire extends to a full day’s worth of wholesome and delectable family dishes, each crafted with her signature touch of simplicity and flavor. Here’s a curated selection to inspire your next meal planning, ensuring your kitchen is always filled with delicious possibilities:

More Wholesome Recipes from Simple Bites

Breakfast: Elevate your morning with these elegant yet approachable Pesto & Ricotta-filled Asparagus and Radish Tarts. They offer a sophisticated start to the day, showcasing fresh spring vegetables like tender asparagus and crisp radishes combined with creamy ricotta cheese in a flaky pastry shell. Perfect for a special brunch or a lighter breakfast option.

Lunch: For a light, refreshing, and incredibly colorful midday meal, try the Rainbow Rice Noodle Salad with Shrimp and Sesame. This vibrant salad is packed with an array of fresh vegetables, succulent shrimp, and a flavorful sesame dressing, making it a perfect healthy and satisfying option for a busy afternoon, or an impressive dish to share with friends.

Dinner: Fire up the grill for a truly aromatic and tender main course: Sage-Scented Barbecued Chicken with Grilled Lemon. The fresh sage infuses the chicken with an earthy, fragrant aroma, while grilled lemons add a bright, smoky tang, creating a memorable dinner that’s both robust and incredibly fresh. It’s a fantastic recipe for outdoor cooking and entertaining.

Dessert: Conclude your meal with a touch of sunshine with this exquisite Meyer Lemon Bundt Cake with Candied Lemons. This beautifully moist cake, infused with the delicate sweetness and floral notes of Meyer lemons and adorned with homemade candied lemons, is a stunning and refreshing dessert that’s perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant celebrations.

About Aimée Wimbush-Bourque: The Heart Behind Simple Bites

Aimée Wimbush-Bourque is an acclaimed food writer and the bestselling author of Brown Eggs and Jam Jars: Family Recipes from the Kitchen of Simple Bites. Her insightful and inspiring approach to food, which champions simplicity, seasonality, and family connection, has garnered her numerous awards, establishing her as a respected and beloved voice in the culinary world. Currently, Aimée resides in the vibrant city of Montréal, Québec, with her beloved husband and three children, where she continues to live out her passion for food and family. She is deeply committed to cultivating a healthy family food culture, not just through the act of home cooking, but also by embracing the enriching experiences of world travel, embarking on invigorating outdoor adventures, and practicing modern-day homesteading – connecting her family to the source of their food. Aimée believes profoundly that the true “finer things in life” are often the most simple and accessible: the tranquility and beauty of an evening walk, the comforting aroma and taste of freshly baked bread, or the shared warmth of a cup of coffee enjoyed with cherished friends. Her primary platform for sharing her wisdom, recipes, and inspiring stories is her popular blog, Simple Bites. In addition to her first acclaimed cookbook, her second highly anticipated cookbook, The Simple Bites Kitchen, was released in October 2017, further cementing her legacy as a champion of wholesome, joyful family eating and empowering countless families to embrace the goodness of homemade food.

We highly encourage you to connect with Aimée and explore her incredible work further. You can follow her inspiring journey and discover even more delicious, family-friendly recipes, along with her insightful thoughts on food and lifestyle, through her blog and various social media channels:

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