pat's Recipe

Sugared Flowers (for decorations on icing)

Category: Cakes

1 large egg white
1 tsp water
72 purple pesticide-free edible flowers,
such as pansies and violas, stems removed
superfne sugar, for sprinkling

Whisk egg whites with water in a small bowl. Working with 1 flower at a time and holding it with tweezers, brush egg wash over entire surface of flower using a small paintbrush. Sprinkle with sugar. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment to crisp flowers. Let stand at room temperature overnight. Sugared flowers can be stored in single layers in airtight containers at room temperature for up to 3 months.

Makes 72.