Candied Violets Recipe

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   These are decorations for desserts.

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   Don't use African violets!

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   Make a syrup by stirring water into sugar in small saucepan.

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   Boil until slightly thickened; stir in almond extract to taste.

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   Let syrup cold a little.

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   Place the violets, a few at a time into syrup.

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   Make sure which they are completely covered.

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   Remove from syrup and place on wax paper to dry.

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   If syrup gets hard, reheat, adding a little more water.

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    MAKES: 1 c. syrup Analternative method of making candied violets is to coat petals with lightly beaten egg white and sprinkle with fruit sugar.

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