Crystallized Rose Petals Recipe - Garnish & Decoration Recipes

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How to make crystallized rose petals:

Traditionally flowers and petals have been used in many dishes. Roses were one of the favorite flowers used and unlike many of the other flowers that were used, roses remain abundant. Make sure you know where the roses come from and how they have been grown and prepared for sale.

Ingredients

Pesticide-free Rose petals (brushed clean)
egg white lightly beaten
icing/confectioner's sugar
paintbrush
cake rack
greaseproof paper
(see measure conversions for more information)

Method

- Paint the egg white over all the surfaces of each rose petal.
- Sprinkle the petals evenly with icing sugar and then leave to dry on the cake rack.
- Keep the petals separate.
- When dry place on the greaseproof paper and use as soon as possible.
- Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place but not in the fridge as they will go soggy.

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How long do the crystallised rose petals last in sealed container.

#6 - twterrywilliams - 05/04/2010 - 07:54

Agnes36, you're right about crystallized violets, they are delicious by themselves. I've lived in Toulouse and they specialize in crystallized flowers:

http://uk.histoiresucree.com/meta_categories/crystallised_flowers.html

You can also use them in a dessert: http://uk.histoiresucree.com/recipes/macarons_violettes.html

#5 - Jessica06 - 04/05/2010 - 07:20

The only thing I'm concerned about is using the uncooked egg whites.. has anyone done this using the pasteurized dehydrated egg whites and been successful?

#4 - Desi - 09/16/2008 - 06:59

Crystallized flowers used to be more common than they are now,which is a shame.There were lovely chocs called violet creams and rose creams and they had a crystallized flower on top.The flowers were much easier to buy and we often put them on trifles etc.
I'm thrilled to hear that you have found a good supply of them and are enjoying them so much. I'm going to have a look at that website.

#3 - mary - 08/18/2008 - 11:54

Glad that you are pleased with the recipe!!

#2 - mary - 08/18/2008 - 11:51

Have you ever tried to eat crystallized flowers by themselves? They are delicious. I buy them from a French shop that sells candied violets and roses: http://www.histoiresucree.com/product_pages/violettes_roses_bonbonniere.html

#1 - Agnes36 - 08/18/2008 - 04:13

Thanks I was trying to find out how to make these for a long time.
Thanks a bunch!

#0 - Lauren - 06/13/2008 - 11:09


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