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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Desserts / How To Make Sugared Rose Petals

    How To Make Sugared Rose Petals

    By Abbey Rodriguez • Published: Jun 29, 2015 • Modified: Feb 13, 2020 • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    You know what they say... a rose by any other name would taste as sweet. And by that I mean sugared rose petals.

    Yes, I am giving you permission to snip those beautiful roses from your garden and EAT them! We live in California, which if you haven't heard by now is in a major drought. Meaning my beautiful rose bushes are facing an untimely death! I couldn't let those gorgeous blooms go to waste, so I figured I would turn them into something wonderful AND edible.

    I was that weird child who ate dirt, rocks and even a generous portion of hibiscus buds once. I was rushed to the ER after my mom enjoyed a riveting chat with poison control and I sprouted a gnarly rash on my backside, but all was well. Anyway, the point here is that I probably had a hankering to gnaw on a few roses, and I am indulging that craving 25+ years later. (It's never too late to check off an item on the ole' bucket list!)

    How To Make Sugared Rose Petals

    How to Make Sugared Rose Petals

    Roses are red, violets are blue, cover them in sugar, and you'll feel very fancy.

    Sorry, poems aren't my strong suit. Haikus on the other hand though...

    Sugared rose petals—

    You should make them for your cakes,

    Because I said so.

    How To Make Sugared Rose Petals

    See what I mean? I'll be here all day, ladies and gentleman!

    Anyway, these sugared rose petals are insanely simple to make and will gussy up your cakes and pastries for all those summer festivities you have coming up. Grab the recipe below!

    How To Make Sugared Rose Petals

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    Yes, I am giving you permission to snip those beautiful roses from your garden and EAT them! We live in California, which if you haven't heard by now is in a major drought. Meaning my beautiful rose bushes are facing an untimely death! I couldn't let those gorgeous blooms go to waste, so I figured I would turn them into something wonderful AND edible.
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 4 hours
    Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
    Servings: 24 petals
    Calories: 17kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 large egg white
    • ½ cup caster or granulated sugar
    • 24 rose petals

    Instructions

    • Pluck 24 petals from two organic, pesticide-free roses. Rinse them in cool water and gently pat them dry. Place the dried rose petals onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg white with a fork. Use a small paintbrush to paint each petal with the egg wash. Sprinkle sugar generously over the rose petals, then turn them over and repeat with the egg wash and sugar.
    • Place them in the oven at 90°F for 4 hours until the sugar has crystallized. Be sure not to go over that temperature, or the petals will burn. If your oven does not heat that low, simply warm the oven for a couple of minutes, turn it off and place the rose petals in the oven overnight.
    • Garnish cakes, muffins or breakfast bowls with the sugared rose petals, and store the rest in an airtight container for future use.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 17kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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    Hi, I'm Abbey! Certified Holistic Nutritionist & Herbalist | I healed my body using holistic nutrition and herbs. And I believe you can, too. Here you will find nourishing recipes and wellness tips for the family, as well as my herbal cookbook, Root & Nourish. Because you can achieve your ultimate wellness goals using plants and whole foods.

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