Candied Violets

Directions

1. 1
   Make a syrup by stirring water into sugar in small saucepan.
2. 2
   Boil till slightly thickened; stir in almond extract.
3. 3
   Let syrup cool a little.
4. 4
   Place the violets, a few at a time into syrup. Make sure that they are completely covered.
5. 5
   Remove from syrup and place on wax paper to dry.
6. 6
   Note: Do NOT use African violets!