Listen up, my dearest flower foodies - I'm about to let you in on a little secret that'll take your desserts, cocktails, and salads from basic to bougie in no time. Get ready to add a touch of elegance and beauty to your culinary creations with the one and only - crystallized rose petals.
Here's what you need to make this magic happen fresh rose petals, granulated sugar, water, and a splash of lemon juice.
First things first, give those rose petals a good wash and dry them off.
Now, get your saucepan ready and combine equal parts sugar and water. Give it a good stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, then add that lemon juice to prevent any discoloration of the petals. We can't have any unsightly petals ruining our aesthetic, now can we?
Next up, the fun part - dip each and every petal into that syrup and place them on a wire rack to dry. Give them some time to dry completely, then watch as that syrup hardens and creates a heavenly, crunchy coating on each and every petal.
And if you really want to show off, don't forget to add some edible glitter or food coloring for that extra wow factor.
Use these stunning, crystallized rose petals to garnish your cakes, cupcakes, ice cream, cocktails, mocktails, and teas. They'll even spruce up your salads, soups, and fruit platters. Who knew rose petals could be so versatile?
So, there you have it, a simple and beautiful way to take your culinary creations from basic to bougie in a snap. With a little bit of patience and these few simple steps, you'll have the most stunning and tasty rose petals to enjoy and share with all your most discerning foodie friends.
❀ Live your best botanical life from the garden to the kitchen ❀
Happy cooking, with flowers!
Danielle Fischer
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