Candied Flowers for #SundaySupper

This week the Sunday Supper Group has green on our minds. Spring, green foods and of course St. Patty’s Day. This event is hosted by Amber of Mama’s Blissful Bites . Thanks Amber!
It’s a spring thing. Longer days. Warmer nights. Bits of green poking out here and there. Crocus, daffodils, tulips… well I can dream can’t I? Seriously, I know warm weather is on the way. When it does get here there are little jewels that poke through the grass. Violets!


Candied edible flowers add a lovely touch as garnish to baked goods, salads and appetizers. Violets, Johnny-jump-ups, and Pansies are in season now. Violets have a delicate, pepper taste alone. Candied they sparkle and add a sweet, crunchy texture to your dish.

Candied Violets

If you are serving edible flowers, there are a few rules to follow:
1. Make sure the species is safe for human consumption. Check with your local county agricultural extension office for a complete list.
2. Know your source. Flowers need to be free of pestcides, and/or herbicides.
3. Control the amount per serving. Introducing new foods can cause gastric distress for some people.
Candied Violets
Fresh violets rinsed and pat dry
1 egg white
castor (super fine sugar)

Gently coat all exposed area of the flower with egg white. Sprinkle with sugar. Repeat adding egg and sugar until completely covered.


Place finished sugared flowers between wax paper and store in a cool dry place for one to two days or until hardened.
Use your candied flowers on baked goods, in salads, or as garnish.

Let’s keep this think spring momentum going with these great recipes and ideas from The Sunday Supper Group.

Green and Spring Dishes Menu Includes:

Breakfast

Apps, Bread, Salads, Soups and Dressings:

Main and Sides:

Desserts:

Beverages:

Please be sure you join us on Twitter throughout the day during #SundaySupper. We’ll be meeting up at 7:00 p.m. EST for our weekly #SundaySupper  live chat where we’ll talk about our favorite spring recipes!

All you have to do is follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, or you can follow us throughTweetChat!

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