Candied Flowers

Step 1

Beat egg whites until frothy. Add a couple of drops of vodka to help the flowers dry quicker.

Step 2

Using fresh picked flowers, paint each flower individually with beaten egg white using the artist's paintbrush.

Step 3

When thoroughly coated, sprinkle with fine sugar and place on the wire rack to dry. Flowers are completely dry when stiff and brittle to the touch.

Step 4

They should be free of moisture. This could take 12 to 36 hours, depending on humidity. To hasten drying, you may place the candied flowers in an oven with a pilot light overnight, or in an oven set at 150 degrees to 200 degrees F with the door ajar for a few hours.

Step 5

Store the dried, candied flowers in airtight containers until ready to use. They will keep for as long as a year.