Tutorial- Crystallising Flowers

Spring is one of my favorite times of the year because the woods, hedgrow and my garden are full beautiful and colourful flowers, many of which are edible! When chrystallised they make fantastic decorations for cakes or puddings and I am going to show you how to do this!

The Kit

Its rediculously simple and can be done in a relaxed half an hour.

 The Kit: Egg White, Caster Sugar and a Paintbush (the paintbrush is important as if the flower is just 'dunked' the egg can be to thick and wont look so pretty!)

1.  Start off by washing and drying your flowers, checking for no stray bugs!

 

 2.  Then get together a bowl of egg white, another of caster sugar and a plate to pop your finished creations on.

3.  With a paint brush, cover the flowers throroughly with the egg white.

4. Sprinkle with lightly with caster sugar before giving your flowers a gentle shake before leaving to dry for a few hours!

The finished flowers!!

 I made my sugared primroses to decorate a simple Victoria Sponge (Mary Berry of course!). Its looks spring like and natural- perfect for the bank holiday weekend!

 

Other Edible Flowers suitable for Crystallising: Lavender, Roses (whole or  just petals), Violets, Pansies, Cowslips, Mint and Sweet Geraniums.

If your struggling for time, you can buy them here http://eatmyflowers.co.uk/