CRYSTALLIZED FLOWERS
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the egg whites and water; beat lightly with a fork. Dip a paint brush in the egg whites and gently paint a flower ¿ covering the petals thoroughly but not excessively. While still wet, gently sprinkle the coated petals with the superfine sugar. Put the crystallized flowers on a sheet pan lined with waxed paper to dry for 12 to 24 hours. Use to top cakes and desserts.
EDIBLE CRYSTALLIZED FLOWERS AND LEAVES
Baking for an event? Decorate your next cupcake or cake with these beautiful, inexpensive, easy, yummy flowers! This uses raw egg so use with caution.
Provided by Kitty Kat Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Gently rinse the flowers and leaves in icy cold water, remove the stems and set on a paper towel to dry.
- Put the egg white and water in a small bowl and whip lightly with a fork, or hand-held whisk, allow to sit until the foam settles.
- Fill a small, shallow plate with the sugar.
- When the flowers are completely dry use a clean soft paint brush to paint one side of the blossom with the egg wash, then sprinkle with sugar.
- Lay each blossom on waxed paper and set aside to dry.
- When dry repeat the process on the other side, let air dry. Do not try to speed up the process by placing them in an oven, even at low temperature;this will turn them brown! Once they're completely dry use the to decorate all your wonderful confections!
- They can be stored in airtight containers for several months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1, Sodium 5.5, Carbohydrate 20, Sugar 20, Protein 0.4
CRYSTALLIZED FLOWERS
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the egg whites and water; beat lightly with a fork. Dip a paint brush in the egg whites and gently paint a flower - covering the petals thoroughly but not excessively. While still wet, gently sprinkle the coated petals with the superfine sugar. Put the crystallized flowers on a sheet pan lined with waxed paper to dry for 12 to 24 hours. Use to top cakes and desserts.
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