A Whirl of Wild Berries, Flowers & Comfort in Every Bite

If I could bottle up the feeling of a slow morning in the countryside, it would taste something like this: soft, warm cinnamon rolls infused with floral notes of lavender, dotted with bursting blueberries, and topped with a delicate lavender glaze that glistens like dew. These rolls are as lovely to look at as they are to eat—and they might just be the coziest thing you bake all spring.

It all started with a handful of blueberries I picked from the market and a small jar of dried lavender tucked away in the pantry. I wanted to create something that felt indulgent but also gentle, a little poetic. Something you’d eat curled up by the window with a steaming mug of tea and the sun peeking through linen curtains.

And so, these Blueberry Lavender Cinnamon Rolls were born.

✧ The Inspiration

Lavender has long been one of my favorite herbs to bake with. It’s floral, yes, but when used just right, it adds a soft, almost honeyed note that pairs beautifully with fruit. Blueberries, with their natural juiciness and sweetness, balance it out perfectly. And then there’s cinnamon, the grounding warmth that brings it all together.

This recipe is the best kind of ritual. From the moment the dough is kneaded, to the soft roll-up of the filling, to the icing drizzle, everything about making these feels like an act of self-care. It’s slow living, sweetened.

✧ Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 eggs
• ½ tsp salt

For the Filling:

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender, finely ground
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

For the Lavender Glaze:

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp dried culinary lavender
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: a drop of natural purple food coloring (like blueberry juice or butterfly pea powder)

✧ How to Make Them

1. Make the Dough
Whisk together warm milk, melted butter, sugar, and eggs. Add yeast and let it bloom. Stir in the flour and salt until it forms a soft dough, then knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise for 1 to 1½ hours, until puffy and doubled.

2. Prepare the Filling
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and finely ground lavender. Roll out the dough, spread it with butter, sprinkle the sugar mixture, and scatter the blueberries.

3. Roll, Slice & Rise Again
Roll the dough tightly and slice into 12 rolls. Place them in a parchment-lined pan, cover, and let them rise a second time while you preheat your oven to 350°F.

4. Bake
Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling with blueberry juice.

✧ Lavender Glaze (with a Cottagecore Twist)

To make the glaze, warm a little milk and steep the dried lavender like tea. Once infused, strain the buds out and whisk the milk with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.

For a more vibrant, whimsical look, you can add a touch of natural food coloring, a few drops of blueberry juice, butterfly pea powder, or a natural purple dye all work beautifully. It gives the glaze a soft lilac hue that feels right out of a storybook.

Sprinkle a few dried lavender buds on top of the freshly glazed rolls for a delicate, rustic finish. It’s completely optional, but it makes them look even more enchanting, like something you’d find in a cozy cottage kitchen.

✧ Serving Suggestions

Serve with a cup of earl grey tea, a drizzle of local honey, or a side of clotted cream if you’re feeling fancy. I love setting these out on a wooden board, next to a bunch of fresh lavender or wildflowers, and letting everyone pull them apart by hand. No forks necessary, just warmth, sweetness, and smiles all around.

✧ Final Thoughts

These Blueberry Lavender Cinnamon Rolls are more than just breakfast, they’re a soft, swirled invitation to slow down. A treat for the senses, a balm for busy minds, and a little reminder that magic can be made with flour, flowers, and a little time.

If you bake these, I’d love to see how they turn out! Tag me, leave a comment, or send a photo from your own cottage kitchen. 💜

-Autumn

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