Brenda over at thecfarm was looking for a recipe for candied flowers. This was too long to post under her comments, so I'm posting it here. Brenda, I hope this is what you are looking for. This is the recipe that I've always used. It works well with violets, pansies and Johnny-jump-ups.

Candied or Crystallized Flowers Recipe

Candied flowers make beautiful decorations for desserts and can last up to one year. This job takes a little patience. It seems to go more quickly if you do it with a friend. The following recipe will coat quite a few flowers, but if you need more, mix up a second batch.

INGREDIENTS:

Rinsed and dried edible flower blossoms, separated from the stem (see Notes)
1 extra-large egg white, at room temperature
Few drops of water
About 1 cup superfine sugar
A small paint brush
A baking rack covered with waxed paper

PREPARATION:

In a small bowl, combine the egg white with the water and beat lightly with a fork or small whisk until the white just shows a few bubbles. Place the sugar in a shallow dish.

Holding a flower or petal in one hand, dip a paint brush into the egg white with the other and gently paint the flower.

Cover the flower or petal completely but not excessively. Holding the flower or petal over the sugar dish, gently sprinkle sugar evenly all over on both sides. Place the flower or petal on the waxed paper to dry. Continue with the rest of the flowers.

Let the flowers dry completely; they should be free of moisture. This could take 12 to 36 hours, depending on atmospheric 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.

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

Notes: Suggested flowers include apple or plum blossoms, borage flowers, lilac florets, rose petals, scented geraniums, violas, violets, Johnny-jump-ups, and pansy petals.

Source: Texas A&M Horticulture

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Jul. 18, 2007 - Candied flowers..

Posted by haflinger

Thank you.. I will pick johnny jump ups soon because they have almost gone by.. And did I tell you I picked the blossoms for violet jelly.. Thanks again.. haflinger..
I couldn't print it off for some reason so I sent it to myself thru email.. It said error on the page I didn't know what that meant..

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Jul. 19, 2007 - Nice

Posted by Chas

Oooo thanks for the recipe... not that I have any flowers that I could use... but if I did, I would certainly make these... I think candied flowers are soooo pretty! I just visited your other blog, and it is just beautiful, as is this one! I hope you have a beautiful day!!

My Cup Runneth Over...
Chas

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Aug. 7, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Glammon

I'm excited to try this. Now if I can keep my flowers alive and blooming through the 100+ degree temperatures we are having I will be good to go. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful day.
~Gretchen

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Sep. 3, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by TheWedhornFamily

Just wanted to stop by and say hello:) Hope you have a great day:)

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Jan. 25, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Mistypearl

I have never tried to make these before, but I am looking forward to the challege! Thanks for sharing this with HSB!
Mistypearl

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Apr. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by jinyeah3

What a fun and simple idea, thanks! That will make a good "special time" activity for my girls and me.
Jenette.

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Sep. 4, 2008 - Hello there

Posted by RachelsReasoning

I was just wondering where you got your herb seeds from? Do you buy organic? Could you give me some tips about growing herbs? I am planning to have my own herbs, but growing them in the house as well as outside so I can have them all year long.

Do you grow any flowers too? I'd love to hear about that too, if you wouldn't mind telling me!

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Love,
Rachel
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