INGREDIENTS
Violets (edible flower)
Egg white
Caster sugar
Baking paper
Tray
Small paintbrush

METHOD

  1. Line the tray with paper.
  2. After picking the flowers, stand the stems in a jar of water. The flowers must stay dry.
  3. Beat the egg white with a fork or small whisk.
  4. Hold one violet and use the paintbrush to carefully paint the flower all over the front and back with egg white.
  5. Hold the flower over the sugar and lightly sprinkle it over the top until it is coated all over.
  6. Pinch off the stem and put the flowers onto the tray to dry.
  7. Store in the fridge in an airtight container.
  8. Use these pretty little treats to decorate desserts and cakes.

TIP: Instead of violets, try other edible flowers such as nasturtium, geraniums or rose petals.