Party Pickups

Gumdrop flowers are a great way to dress up store-bought sweets for a spur-of-the-moment party. Plain lemon tarts, purchased from the bakery, glisten when topped with tiny bouquets of Gumdrop Honeysuckle blooms. They can even be used to add sparkle to place cards or brighten a napkin ring.

Gumdrop Honeysuckle: Using your thumbs and forefingers, flatten one small yellow or white gumdrop to 1/8-inch thickness; dredge lightly in granulated sugar. Using a stephanotis cutter, cut shape; flatten slightly between fingertips, and dredge in granulated sugar. Roll shape to resemble a trumpet; gently press seam to seal. Fold petals down slightly to form a honeysuckle bloom. Repeat procedure for desired number of blooms.

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