How do I bake edible roses for victorian tea cakes?

Add a touch of whimsy to your Victorian tea cakes with homemade edible roses. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I bake Edible Roses for Victorian Tea Cakes. Items include: Granulated Sugar Water

Granulated Sugar 1 cup
Water 1/4 cup

Take note
Be careful with the hot sugar syrup when making the rose petals. Make sure to let them cool completely before handling.

1

Making the Sugar Syrup

In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1/4 cup of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a boil. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.

2

Creating the Rose Petals

Take a small food-safe paintbrush and dip it into the warm sugar syrup. Paint a thin layer of syrup onto a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. Repeat this process to create as many rose petals as you need. Let them cool completely.

3

Shaping the Edible Roses

Once the rose petals have cooled, carefully peel them off the baking mat. Place a petal in front of you, curved side down. Take another petal and overlap it slightly with the first one, sticking them together with a small dab of the sugar syrup. Continue adding petals, slightly overlapping each time, until you have a rose shape. Let it dry for 5 minutes.

4

Finishing Touches

Gently dust the edible roses with a touch of edible gold or edible glitter for a luxurious look. Let them dry completely before using them to decorate your Victorian tea cakes.