Candied Angelica?

[northepaul]

Hi
Any ideas where I can get some candied or crystellised angelica for cake making? I thought it would be fairly easy to find, but have searched the usual places to no avail....
Thanks for your help.
x

[vicky]

Haven't seen it in the shops recently but you can get it online
Buy Candied angelica 100g online UK

[northepaul]

Thanks Vicky, I was hoping to buy some from a shop, but looks like I may have to fork out for this one.(Not the cost of the angelica, but the postage on top makes it rather expensive!)
Perhaps I am just tight

[valmarg]

I haven't bought any angelica for years, and come to think of it I've not seen any in shops or supermarkets recently (but then again, I've not been looking).

My suggestions would be in the dried/preserved fruit section of a supermarket, in amongst the glace cherries, candied peel, etc. Also a cake decorating section - icing, candles, etc. You could also try the bakery counter of a supermarket with an in-house bakery to ask if they use it, and could they let you have some. Another suggestion would be health food shops.

They are all probably places where you have already looked, but they were my thoughts on where I would look. It intrigues me, and I shall look in future, and if I find any I'll let you know. Sorry I can't be more help.

valmarg

[vicky]

I've got some plants if you'd like one....
Don't know how to make the candied stuff from the stems tho!

[valmarg]

I've been looking for my receipt. It does take a long time. Quite a few days.

It is an acquired taste. I love it.

valmarg

[northepaul]

Thanks for the help guys - and would love to take you up on your offer, Vicky (was it to me?) will PM you
(Should be a challenge anyway)

[Alison]

Would have thought that you best bet would be a specialist cake shop - you know the ones where you can hire out fancy tins etc.

[northepaul]

Thats an idea, Alison If I see one I'll go in and check

[Alisson]

Here's the best candied angelica I've ever had:candied angelica
The producer is Lilamand in Provence and the shop is known for its candied fruits throughout France.

[valmarg]

I have been looking out for this. I bought a plant, so I think to get it I shall have to candy it
myself.

Well, Vicki Woods wrote an article in last Saturday's Telegraph entitled 'Am I the last person on Earth to use angelica?'

According to her article it is scarcer than rocking horse manure. None of the big supermarkets stock it. She did manage to track some down at Wiltons Wholefoods in Downton near Salisbury, but they only supply a shop in Hungerford. Not much use for the rest of us.

valmarg

[northepaul]

Last time I was in there, Julian Graves stocked it - although at the time, I had loads and didnt buy it...doh!

[bearded bloke]

northepaul,I got three plants that were let run to flower this year,there are still loads of seed heads on them.If you want some I will happily cut dry & post some to you

[northepaul]

Thank you BB - thats a very kind offer
I however already have a plant, which hopefully will give me some lovely tubes next year.

[bearded bloke]

No probs hun Good luck & keep us informed please

Think I will cut & dry some just in-case others want some,or my plants die