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candied lilac flowers

Candied Lilac Flowers

Course: Decoration, Dessert, Garnish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Dry Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 40 flowers
Calories: 5kcal
Author: Emily
Make candied lilac flowers for a garnish, decoration, or a fun treat. Lilac flowers are edible and delicious!
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Equipment

  • wax paper
  • 2 small bowls
  • small, clean paintbrush
  • spice/nut grinder or small food processor

Ingredients

Candied Lilac Flowers

  • 40 fresh lilac flowers (washed, dried, and de-stemmed)
  • 1 large egg white
  • 1 teaspoon water
  • ¼ cup superfine sugar (see notes for how to make at home)

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, beat the egg white and water together until bubbly. Take each clean and dry flower and paint it completely with egg wash.
  • Place the painted flower in a small dish with superfine sugar, shake until the flower is completely coated.
  • Place the flower on wax paper and allow it to dry completely, this takes a few hours.

Notes

  • To make superfine sugar, add regular granulated sugar to a spice/nut grinder or food processor and pulse just a few times until the sugar resembles a fine grind. Don't go too far or you will end up with powdered sugar. 
  • Store candied flowers in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.3g | Protein: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 3mg | Sugar: 1.3g