Sweet Violet Sugar for Cakes & Bakes
Print recipe
| Serves | 1 small jar |
| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Condiment, Dessert |
| Misc | Gourmet, Pre-preparable |
| Occasion | Birthday Party |
| Region | British |
| By author | Karen S Burns-Booth |
A delightful old fashioned floral sugar that makes a wonderful gift.
Ingredients
- Fresh sweet violets (pesticide free)
- caster sugar
Note
Make sure the violets are dry when adding to the sugar, and they are free from pesticides.
Directions
| Step 1 | Take a clean, sterile jar and layer the fresh violets in the jar with alternating layers of caster sugar. |
| Step 2 | Seal and allow to infuse for a week, in a dark cool place. |
| Step 3 | After a week the sugar can be used in cakes, bakes, desserts, ice creams etc, The violets can be left in for a stronger flavour; sieve the sugar before using. |
