Crystallized blue borage blossoms

Summary

Yield12
Source

"Field Guide to Herbs Spices," by Aliza Green ($14.95, Quirk Books)

Prep Time15 minutes
coursedessert
ethnicityeuropean

Description

Typically known as blue flower, borage is a tiny flower that tastes like cucumber and appears at Valley farmers' markets in the spring.

Ingredients

  • 1 egg white
  • 1⁄4c superfine granulated sugar
  • absolutely dry blossoms, preferably picked on a dry, sunny morning so the flowers are fully opened

Instructions

Beat egg white lightly without allowing it to become frothy, and pour into a shallow bowl. Have another bowl ready with superfine sugar. Using tweezers, dip the blossoms first into the egg white and then into the sugar. Use a fine paintbrush to get the sugar into the folds. Shake off any excess sugar, put the blossoms on a wire rack and leave to dry overnight in a warm, dry place. Use to garnish cakes and desserts.