Translucent Sugar Glaze
Make a clear sugar glaze to decorate your desserts.
This simple recipe for a clear, sugar glaze is ideal for just about any kind of dessert. Simple and easy to make, this glaze can be added as decor or used to enhance the taste of your recipe. With just two ingredients, this glaze has a sweet, yummy taste that won't overpower your treat. Add it to your favorite cookie recipes, use it to enhance simple cakes, and more!
Preparation Time5 min
CostInexpensive
Total TimeUnder 15 minutes
Recipe CourseDessert
Five Ingredients or LessYes
Taste and TextureCreamy, Sweet
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 teaspoons water
- Optional: Vanilla extract, almond extract
Translucent Sugar Glaze Recipe
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Sift powdered sugar into a medium mixing bowl.
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Add water and whisk mixture together until smooth. If mixture is too thin, add a little more sugar. If it's too thick, add a little more water. The glaze should be thin enough to that it's transparent when drizzled on baked goods.
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Optional: Add a few drops of vanilla extract or almond extract to add some flavor to your glaze!
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Drizzle on top of baked goods such as pound cake, cookies, and more!
Baking Tip from the Editors of RecipeLion.com
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If you're looking to step up your baking game, try using this tip! This glaze works perfectly.
To add a stunning, sparkly, and crunchy look to your desserts brush this glaze onto your recipe and then bake it for last 10-15 minutes. This will allow the glaze to harden and crackle without burning or changing colors. It'll be picture-worthy every single time.
Source: Add a Crunchy, Crackly Top to Cakes and Quick Breads
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