Crystallised Flowers: Method 1

• 1 egg white
• ½ teaspoon grappa or vodka
• 100 g/

Whisk the egg white to a light foam, adding the spirit at the end. This helps the egg white and sugar to dry and therefore set more quickly. Hold the flower or petal at the base and paint it all over with the egg white, taking care to include all edges and folds between the petals. Use the sieve or your fingers gently to sprinkle on the sugar, making sure that the flower is well coated but not