Candied flowers not only look adorable, they are also a delicious treat – if you candied them properly. Candying flowers from the garden is not as difficult as many people believe if you follow a few principles. Our stepy-by-step guide will show you how to make candied flowers easily.
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The right blossoms to make candied flowers
If the artwork is supposed to be edible, only flowers that are known to be edible should of course be used. The following list gives a small (but not comprehensive) overview of non-toxic flowers that could be found in the home garden.
- lavender
- sunflowers
- violet
- rosemary
- peppermint
- shrub roses
- Dandelion flowers
- jasmine
The flower petals used must never be sprayed – they are then toxic to humans. If there is uncertainty about the edibility of the plant, it is worth looking into a corresponding plant guide or inquiring on the Internet – if the doubts cannot be cleared up, for your own safety you should rather stay away from it and switch to other plants.
What else you need
For candying you only need a few ingredients in addition to the plants themselves. So the costs are manageable and all necessary ingredients are normally available in every household. So you can get started without any effort.
Ingredients
- 100 grams of sugar
- 80 grams of water
The more plants you want to process, the more you will need. It is only important that the plants can be submerged comfortably – they should be wetted all around by the syrup. However, this amount is enough for ten small works of art.
Steps to make candied flowers
01. Dissolve the sugar well in the water and bring to the boil.
02. Let the sugar water cool down in a container – this is how syrup is made.
03. Clean the flower petals well under clear water and then dry them on a cloth.
04. Grasp the dry and suitable flower petals on the stem and dip them in the syrup. Then let it drain briefly and store it temporarily on baking paper.
05. For individual petals, use your fingers to soak and carefully spread the syrup at the end.
06. Now allow the flower petals to air dry in a warm place. When they start to feel sticky they should ideally be sprinkled with sugar from all sides. You can also immerse them in syrup again without any problems – this makes them more durable.
07. After about 5 days the candied flower blossoms have dried – they no longer feel sticky but dry. The process works without baking in the oven.
The art of candying is not that difficult. To maintain the quality of the gem, it is best to keep it in airtight containers.
