INGREDIENTS | MAKES 2 DOZEN

8 ounces cream cheese, softened

1 tablespoon fruit preserves or jam

2 dozen violet leaves

4 dozen violet and wild pansy flowers

1 tablespoon maple or raw sugar

1. In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and fruit preserves.

2. Put a dab in the center of each violet leaf.

3. Top with a couple of flowers. Sprinkle sugar over flowers.

4. Chill 30 minutes and serve.