Candied Flowers Taste Of Home |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 50 |
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Use as a garnish for desserts. Ingredients:
2 teaspoons meringue powder |
2 tablespoons water |
40 to 50 edible blossoms or flower petals of your choice, such as pansies, edible orchids, or rose petals |
1 1/4 cups superfine sugar |
*meringue powder is available wherever you find wilton industries supplies. here in south carolina, i get it at hobby lobby. |
** be sure the flowers are edible and haven't been treated with chemicals |
Directions:
1. In a small bowl, dissolve meringue powder in water.
2. Lightly brush over all sides of the flowers, to coat completely.
3. Sprinkle with sugar.
4. Let dry on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet for 1 to 2 days.
5. Yield: 40 to 50 candied flowers.
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