Food & Cooking Recipes Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes Sugared Basil Leaves Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 20, 2018 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Marcus Nilsson Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 1 hrs Yield: 24 Use these candied basil leaves to make our Peach Chiffon Pie (or any summer dessert) sparkle and shine. Ingredients 1 large egg white 24 basil leaves ½ cup sugar Directions Whisk egg white with 1 teaspoon water until frothy. Working with one leaf at a time, brush a thin layer of egg wash onto basil; sprinkle with sugar. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool until firm and dry, about 1 hour. Leaves can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 day. Rate it Print