Flower Sugar

== Description ==
Sugar flavored with essential oils from edible flowers makes a delightfully different topping for cookies or as a sweetener for tea.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* From Peggy Trowbridge Filippone
* Time Required: 3 to 4 days
* Makes 1 cup
== Ingredients ==
* sugar
* edible flowers
* plastic resealable bags
== Directions ==
# Select edible flowers grown without pesticides. Lavender and roses are good choices.
# If the flowers are small, such as lavender, leave them attached.
# With roses, remove the petals and discard the stem.
# Place 1 cup of sugar into a zip-top bag.
# Add flowers to sugar.
# Squeeze out the air from the bag and seal.
# Let rest for 3 to 4 days.
# Sift the sugar from the flowers.
# Store sugar in an airtight container.
# Use flower sugar as a sprinkle for cookies or a sweetener for tea.
== Tips ==
* Do not use flowers from a florist or nursery as they are probably contaminated with pesticides.
* 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.
* Be certain the flowers you choose are edible.
== Suggested Reading ==
* Edible Flowers Chart
* Poisonous Flowers Chart
* Cooking with Flowers
* Herb Cooking Information
* A to Z Recipes and Food
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