Crystallized Flowers

4 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • Pesticide-free edible flowers, such as pansies and violas, stems removed (6 per cupcake)
  • Superfine sugar, for sprinkling

Directions

  1. 1
    Whisk egg white with the water in a small bowl.
  2. 2
    Working with 1 flower at a time and holding it with kitchen tweezers, brush egg wash over entire surface of flower using a small paintbrush.
  3. 3
    Sprinkle with superfine sugar to coat completely.
  4. 4
    Transfer to a baking sheet or wire rack; let set.
  5. 5
    Crystallized flowers can be stored up to 3 months at room temperature, in single layers between waxed paper, in airtight containers.

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