Candied Violets (A Garnish) Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 c. Fresh violets
• 1/2 tsp Water
• 1 x Egg white Granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Wash carefully and pick over a c. of fresh violets.
2. Remove stems, but don't attempt to remove the little green calyx.
3. Allow to dry on absorbent paper.
4. Add in 1/2 tsp.
5. water to egg white, beaten but not stiff.
6. Dip the flowers in the egg white, then dust with granulated sugar.
7. Place on waxed paper to dry.
8. Takes about 2 weeks.
9. Store in tightly lidded tin and they will keep indefinitely.