Candied Pansies CRAFTING EDIBLE ART AT HOME
By LeAnn at Silvertooth Home
INGREDIENTS & TOOLS • • • • •
Liquid egg white or egg white substitute Granulated Sugar *Pansies or Violas Paint brush (reserved for cooking) Wire Cooling Rack
INSTRUCTIONS Place egg whites in a small bowl. Using a brush, gently coat the front side of the pansy with the egg white. Cover completely with sugar. Flip the
flower over and repeat on the other side. Place the sugared pansy on a wire cooling rack to dry. Repeat on the next pansy until all are coated. Let the pansies dry for 24hrs before using. If not used immediately, store in a sealed container between paper towels and use within a week. Use these candied pansies to decorate cakes, cupcakes, or to garnish salads. *disclaimer: only use pansies that are free from pesticides and other chemicals. Additionally, I choose organic plants from my local nursery without blooming flowers to ensure that each bloom that unfolds at my home is untreated and food safe.
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEANN PARKER
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