Edible Crystallized Flowers And Leaves Food

EDIBLE CRYSTALLIZED FLOWERS AND LEAVES

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.

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.