Lilac Blueberry Sugar Scones with Lilac Glaze

by Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Next up in Lilacpalooza are these delectable scones. As I mentioned in my last post. I went a bit crazy this past weekend, baking with lilac flavor inspired by our gorgeous big lilac bush in full bloom.

 

Blueberry lavender is a popular combination. Replacing the lavender with lilac seemed like a good idea. It was.

 

These scones are so “melt in your mouth” delicious. Soft, tender and chewy. The blueberry and lilac flavor combination is a total winner and the lilac glaze gives them a little extra oomph.

I love these elegant flavor scones.

 

Lilac Blueberry Sugar Scones with Lilac Glaze
(Adapted from Vanilla Sugar Scones from Food.com)

For the Lilac Blueberry Sugar Scones:

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups AP flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/3 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter cut in pieces
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 2 tablespoons lilac syrup (recipe follow)
  • 1/2 cup lilac blossoms rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 cup of fresh blueberries
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar

Directions:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, 1/3 cup sugar, and salt.
  • Work the butter into the flour mixture with your hands or a pastry cutter until there are no big chunks left.
  • Add the egg, whipped cream, and lilac syrup and work the dough with your hands just until everything is combined and dough is sticky.
  • Knead in the lilac blossoms and then gently add the blueberries taking care not to crush them.
  • Pour the 1/2 cup sugar onto your workspace and pat the dough out flat.
  • Flip it over to coat both sides in the sugar.
  • You can either cut the dough into pieces or use a cutter. I used a double heart cutter.
  • Place the scones on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the scones slightly brown on top.
  • Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before glazing.

For the Lilac Glaze:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 4 tablespoons lilac syrup
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 dab purple food coloring (optional)

Directions:

  • Place the rack with the scones directly on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  • Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
  • Load into a disposable pastry bag or a ziplock bag.
  • Snip off the tip and drizzle the scones with the glaze.
  • Let glaze harden completely before serving.
For the Lilac Syrup:Ingredients:

  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • One cup Water
  • 1+1/2 cups fresh lilac blossoms
  • A few drops of purple food coloring (optional)

Directions:

  • Rinse the lilac blossoms well and gently pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place the f lowers sugar and water together in a saucepan and heat on low.
  • when mixture starts to boil turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  • Stir in the food coloring if desired
  • Remove from heat, strain out the flowers and let cool completely.
  • Place in sealed jar  and store in a cool dark place.

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7 comments

wendy@chezchloe May 22, 2013 - 4:30 am

I'm a sucker for scones with glaze. I've never ever heard of lilac glaze. Wonder if could make it myself? We've got tons of them.

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Linda V @ Bubble and Sweet May 19, 2013 - 8:55 am

Ooohhh these look super yummy. Given the chanceI can happily eat stuff like this all day long.

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Paula May 16, 2013 - 2:52 pm

Elegant was certainly the word to describe these scones.

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Joanne May 16, 2013 - 12:23 pm

I had some lilac-infused goat cheese yesterday and totally thought of you! Now I'm thinking I should have bought some because I bet that would be such a great spread for these scones!

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Barbara Bakes May 16, 2013 - 12:06 pm

What a wonderful idea. My lilacs are just about to bloom. I'm thinking lilac syrup needs to be in my future.

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Jennifer @ Not Your Momma's Cookie May 15, 2013 - 1:11 pm

YES! More lilac 🙂 These are so beautiful!

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Angie Schneider May 15, 2013 - 12:47 pm

These scones are wonderful! Lilac glaze is something really special.

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