Crystallized Rose Petals Recipes

CANDIED ROSE PETALS

Steps:

• Very carefully pluck the individual edible petals from the rose bloom.
• Gently wash the rose petals, trying not to bruise them. Place the petals on kitchen towels or paper towels and let them be until they're completely dry. You may wish to dab the petals with a clean, dry towel to ensure they're completely dry.
• Place a wire cooling rack on a baking sheet. Crack the egg white into a small bowl and whisk it with a fork. Dump the superfine sugar into a shallow bowl or onto a plate.
• Gently paint a rose petal with the egg white using a new soft bristle paintbrush or instead simply dip the petal in the egg white, turning to coat both sides and allowing any extra to drop off, and then place the petal in the bowl of superfine sugar, turning to coat both sides and sprinkling on extra, if necessary, so the petals are completely coated with sugar.
• Space the candied rose petals apart on a wire cooling rack and leave until dry and hardened.
• Use the candied rose petals the same day as they'll become soft and wet if left too long (even if stored in a sealed container).

CANDIED ROSE PETALS

Steps:

• Rinse the rose petals very well and lay them out to dry on paper towels.
• Combine the powdered sugar, meringue powder and water in a mixing bowl.
• Beat on low speed until blended, then beat on high speed 4-5 minutes or until fluffy.
• Brush this mixture on all sides of the dry rose petals and then dust them with the superfine sugar.
• Let stands on wire rack for 24 hours to dry.

HOMEMADE CRYSTALLISED ROSE PETALS

Steps:

• Please note, in order to have this recipe posted, I had to put in quantities - they are approximate, depending on how many petals you are crystallising!
• Use a fork to lightly beat the egg white and use the paint brush to ensure all surfaces of the petal is then covered. Use the tweezers to hold the petal.
• Then dust the petal evenly with the sugar, place on the baking parchment/greaseproof paper so they are not touching and leave to dry in a warm room.
• It will take approx 2 hours to dry.
• Store them in an airtight tin, in between greasepoof paper for up to 3-4 months.
• Use the rose petals to decorate cakes, trifles and desserts.
• These make a wonderful gift also!