Lavender Blackberry Treats (Printable Version)
Soft, flaky pastries bursting with sweet blackberries and fragrant lavender for a fancy start to your day or a refined tea-time snack.
# Ingredients:
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1 cup fresh blackberries
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and diced
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1/2 tsp fine salt
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1 tbsp baking powder
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1 tbsp dried lavender (culinary grade)
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1 tbsp coarse sugar for sprinkling
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, with extra for brushing
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1 large egg
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2 cups plain flour
# Steps:
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Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking pan with a sheet of parchment paper.
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Combine flour, white sugar, salt, lavender, and baking powder in a large bowl. Stir it well with a whisk.
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Drop in the cold butter cubes. Use your hands, a cutter, or two knives to work it in till you've got a crumbly mix with a few chunky bits.
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In a small separate bowl, beat together the heavy cream, egg, and vanilla extract until everything’s smooth.
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Pour the liquid mixture into the dry one, stir gently with a fork just until the dough is holding together—don’t overdo it!
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Toss the blackberries into the dough, folding tenderly so the berries don’t get too squished.
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On a lightly floured surface, press the dough out into a thick circle about an inch high. Slice it into 8 equal triangle pieces.
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Put the scone wedges on the lined baking pan, leaving about 2 inches between each one. Brush on some extra cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
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Pop them in the oven for about 18-20 minutes. They’re ready when golden and a skewer slides out clean from the center.
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Leave the scones to sit on the tray for 5 minutes, then move them to a cooling rack. These taste delightful when warm.
# Notes:
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Keep the butter chilled—freezing it for 15 minutes can work wonders for flakiness.
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Can’t find fresh blackberries? Frozen ones work fine. Just don’t thaw them, and mix the dough minimally.
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Overmixing will make these less tender and flaky, so go easy.
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Enjoy them the same day they’re made. For leftovers, store airtight for 2 days. Reheat at 300°F for 5-10 minutes before serving.