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Candied Basil

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Recipe Using Fresh Basil
A&M's Testing Notes: It is hot in Northern California and I knew that this was the perfect recipe for me to try. It requires no cooking and it is perfect on the bounty of just picked berries, apricots and peaches...
It is hot in Northern California and I knew that this was the perfect recipe for me to try. It requires no cooking and it is perfect on the bounty of just picked berries, apricots and peaches that are at farmers markets right now (and at Whole Foods). I couldn't resist the strawberries and Whole Foods always has blueberries from somewhere in the world. The recipe could not be easier...just pick some nice basil leaves, drag them through some egg white and sprinkle them with sugar (ultra fine). I found that if I egged the leaves and then let them dry a little, the sugar did not get drenched in egg and take as long to try. This recipe is so easy and you know I love easy! It tastes fantastic, especially on fresh fruit. A perfect garnish! - dymnyno

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launa's Notes:
I'd originally intended to candy some rose petals for a chocolate cake I'd baked, but sadly my roses were not doing well. The basil caught my eye and well, the rest is history. - launa

Serves 1 supply

1 cup superfine sugar Ask a question about this ingredient

1 bunch Basil Ask a question about this ingredient

1 egg white Ask a question about this ingredient

Wash and dry basil. Pick leaves off stem and place on wax or parchment paper.
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Lightly whip egg white.
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Dip the basil in egg white completely and shake off excess. Dip leaf in superfine sugar to coat. Place on wax or parchment paper and allow to dry completely.
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5 Comments on Candied Basil

cheese1227 added about 1 year ago

I'd love to see a picture!

ChezSuzanne added about 1 year ago

What an incredibly cool, creative idea!! I can't wait to try this.

The Internet Cooking Princess added about 1 year ago

Yum! Like the idea of doing this with strawberries! I would totally use this for some grilled strawberries, maybe even with a drizzle of balsamic, a little whip cream, and the candied basil to finish. Thinking about it is getting me super excited!

dymnyno added about 1 year ago

Someone had to do this!!!! It is so easy and so many potential uses. Thanks for something so simple but creative.

launa added about 1 year ago

Surprisingly, they do not taste like basil but rather the mildest and most subtle minty flavor. They would go well with just about any dessert flavor such as apple, lemon, pineapple, or peaches. I used them as "leaves" for strawberries on a chocolate torte with chocolate mousse filling.