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blackberry lavender scones

Delightful Blackberry Lavender Scones for Springtime Bliss

Delight in these blackberry lavender scones that combine fresh blackberries and floral lavender for a quick springtime treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Scones
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar for macerating blackberries
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ cup Sour Cream can use dairy-free options
  • 1 teaspoon Lavender Extract or dried lavender buds
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ cup Light Brown Sugar can substitute granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Lavender Extract
  • Blackberry Juice to adjust consistency
  • Milk for adjusting thickness if necessary

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • pastry cutter
  • Baking sheet
  • whisk
  • plastic wrap
  • refrigerator
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by rinsing 1 cup of fresh blackberries and slicing them in half. Toss the blackberries with a tablespoon of granulated sugar in a bowl...
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 egg, ½ cup of sour cream, and 1 teaspoon of lavender extract until well combined...
  3. In another large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ cup of light brown sugar...
  4. Take ½ cup of cold, cubed unsalted butter and add it to the dry mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs...
  5. Gently fold the chilled wet ingredients and the macerated blackberries into the dry mixture...
  6. Shape the dough into a 6-inch circle, about 1-inch thick, on a lightly floured surface...
  7. While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C)...
  8. Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and slice it into 8 equal triangles...
  9. While the scones bake, prepare the glaze by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of lavender extract, and enough blackberry juice...
  10. Once the scones are baked and cooled for about 10 minutes, drizzle the prepared glaze over the tops...

Nutrition

Serving: 1sconeCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh berries for the best flavor. Chill ingredients for flaky scones. Avoid overmixing to keep them tender. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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