Candied Violets

Name: Candied Violets
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 12 servings Sugar; 1 large bunch wild violets (including stems), washed; 1 large bunch wild violets (including stems), washed

Candied Violets might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 49 calories, 1g of protein, and 0g of fat. This gluten free, dairy free, lacto ovo vegetarian, and fodmap friendly recipe serves 12. If you have egg whites, sugar, violets, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes. Candied Nuts, Candied Pine Nut Crusted Brie Salad, and Candied Spiced Pecans are very similar to this recipe.

Instructions

In a bowl, beat egg whites with a wire whisk just until frothy.

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Egg Whites

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Whisk

Bowl

Place sugar in another bowl. Taking one violet at a time, pick it up by the stem and dip into egg whites, covering all surfaces. Gently dip into the sugar, again being sure all of the petals, top and bottom, are covered.

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Egg Whites

Sugar

Dip

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Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets; snip off stems. Using a toothpick, open petals to original shape.

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Sprinkle sugar on any uncoated areas. Dry in a 200° oven for 30-40 minutes or until sugar crystallizes. Gently remove violets to wire racks with a spatula or two-tined fork.

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Sugar

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