Crystallized Violets

Title: CRYSTALLIZED VIOLETS

Categories: Flowers, Candies, Holiday, Info/tips

Yield: 1 servings

1 tb Powdered gum arabic

1 tb Rose water

Violet blooms

Superfine sugar

NOTE: Both gum arabic and rose water are available

from drugstores or cake decorating supply stores.

Dissolve the gum arabic in the rose water and leave

until the solution becomes a paste. Using a small

brush, paint each violet all over with the solution,

then dip the flowers in superfine sugar. Leave to dry

on a wire rack in a warm place. Store the petals in

an airtight container, and use them on desserts as an

edible garnish.

Source: The Magic of Herbs, by Jane NewdickTyped

for you by Karen Mintzias --