72 purple pesticide-free edible flowers, such as pansies and violas, stems removed
Superfine sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
Bring milk and lavender just to a boil in a small
saucepan. Remove from heat, and let steep 10
minutes. Strain, and discard lavender. Whisk in
sugar until smooth. Strain again. Add food coloring
until desired shade. Use immediately
Sugared Flowers
Whisk egg white with water in a small bowl.
Working with 1 flower at a time and holding it
with tweezers, brush egg wash over entire surface
of flower using a small paintbrush. Sprinkle with
sugar. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with
parchment to crisp flowers. Let stand at room
temperature overnight. Sugared flowers can be
stored in single layers in airtight containers at
room temperature for up to 3 months.
Originally Submitted
1/22/2011
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