Candied Violets

Directions

1. 1
   In one bowl, beat egg whites until frothy.
2. 2
   Put sugar in another bowl.
3. 3
   Pick up violet by stem; dip in egg whites and then in sugar.
4. 4
   Totally cover.
5. 5
   Put on waxed paper.
6. 6
   Snip off stem. With toothpick, open flower petals.
7. 7
   Dry in 200° oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until sugar crystallizes.
8. 8
   Remove flowers with spatula or fork.
9. 9
   Store in airtight container with waxed paper between layers.