Mimosa Crystals

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Servings: 1 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Delicate candied edible flowers preserved in a shimmering sugar glaze
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Mimosa Crystals

Author: chefs-mate Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 81.8

Description

Mimosa Crystals are a whimsical and elegant confection that transforms delicate edible flowers into sparkling sugar-coated gems. Using a binding mixture of gum arabic and a hardening syrup of sugar and corn syrup, these petals become crunchy, sweet, and visually stunning. They are perfect for garnishing desserts, cocktails, or holiday cakes, adding a touch of natural beauty and floral flavor. The process requires patience to ensure the petals dry completely without sticking, resulting in a fragile, crystalline treat that looks like magic. Ideal for spring celebrations or as a unique gift, these crystals showcase the art of candy making with fresh ingredients.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Gently dry the edible flower petals to remove any surface moisture.
  2. Dissolve the gum arabic in 1/2 cup of hot water, stirring until clear, then let cool.
  3. Using a fine brush, lightly coat both sides of each flower petal with the gum arabic solution.
  4. Place the coated petals on a sheet of wax paper, ensuring they do not touch each other.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup of water.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, cooking until it reaches the soft-ball stage (235&# 194;°F (113ðC)).
  7. Carefully dip each coated petal into the hot sugar syrup, ensuring full coverage.
  8. Return the syrup-coated petals to the wax paper to dry completely.
  9. Once tacky, sprinkle the petals with finely granulated sugar to prevent sticking.
  10. Allow the Mimosa Crystals to dry thoroughly in a cool, dry place before handling.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 81.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.0g0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 20.8g7%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 20.0g
Protein 0.0g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: candied, flowers, gum arabic, sugar, crystals, edible, garnish, mimosa, confection, petals, syrup, decorative, dessert, spring, crunchy, glaze, preserved, botanical, artisan
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