Rose Petal Sugar

• heavily scented rose petals, red or deep pink
• granulated sugar

Spread the rose petals in a single layer on a clean tea-towel or kitchen paper and leave to dry for 12 hours. Put them in a food-processor with the sugar, using one part rose petals to two or three parts sugar, and process until the mixture is well blended. Unless you want the sugar for immediate use, it is important that the flowers be completely dry before you grind them, otherwise you