Flower Sugar

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Select edible flowers grown without pesticides. Lavender and roses are good choices.

2. 2

   If the flowers are small, such as lavender, leave them attached.

3. 3

   With roses, remove the petals and discard the stem.

4. 4

   Place 1 cup of sugar into a zip-top bag.

5. 5

   Add flowers to sugar.

6. 6

   Squeeze out the air from the bag and seal.

7. 7

   Let rest for 3 to 4 days.

8. 8

   Sift the sugar from the flowers.

9. 9

   Store sugar in an airtight container.

10. 10

    NOTE-.

11. 11

    DO NOT use Flowers from a florist or nursery as they are probably contaminated with pesticides.

12. 12

    For color, you can add a tiny drop of food coloring to the finished sugar. Shake the sealed bag until the color is evenly distributed.

13. 13

    Be certain the flowers you choose are edible.