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    Sweets » How To Make Powder Sugar

    How To Make Powder Sugar

    Posted On April 3, 2021 By Mirlene Last updated December 10, 2021 1 Comment

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    How To Make Powder Sugar – Have you ever been halfway through a recipe only to discover you’re missing a vital ingredient? When all that’s left is to whip up your frosting and you realize you’ve got no powdered sugar, that’s a position no home baker wants to be in!

    • powdered sugar in bowl with spoon and pancakes

    Fortunately, all you need to make your own is one simple store cupboard ingredient and a high-powered blender – no trip to the store required! Here’s how you make powdered sugar at home.

    What Is Powdered Sugar?

    Used in frosting, glaze or sprinkled over desserts, powdered sugar is actually just granulated sugar that has been crushed into a fine powder.

    • homemade powdered sugar in plate with pancakes in the background

    You may have also heard of confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar, but these are simply different names for the same thing.

    How To Make Powdered Sugar At Home

     

    To make your own powdered sugar, simply measure out half the amount of granulated sugar of your desired final weight, e.g. if you need 1 cup of powdered sugar, use ½ a cup of granulated. Then, simply blend until it has reached a fine, powdery consistency (this should only take a minute or so)

    • step by step

    Some people use cornstarch or arrowroot starch when making their own powdered sugar, but if you are planning on using it right away there’s no need.

    If you are making a batch to store, use a tablespoon of cornstarch for every cup of granulated sugar (this will help keep it dry and stop it sticking together).

    • sugar in green plate

    Once made, your powdered sugar will keep in an airtight container at room temperature indefinitely.

    What If I Don’t Have A Blender?

    There are other tools you can use to make powdered sugar, but the key is that it must be high powered enough to break the sugar down into its powdered form.

    • powder sugar on spoon

    If you don’t have a blender, a food processor will work, or you could also use a spice blender or even a coffee grinder.

    If all else fails, you can use a mortar and pestle, although that will require so much effort you may prefer to head out to the store!

    Can’t I Just Use Granulated Sugar Instead?

    Powdered sugar is most commonly used in frosting recipes, and while you can technically use granulated sugar in its place, the end result won’t be the same.

    • fluffy confectioners sugar in glass

    As granulated sugar is much coarser it will be much harder to achieve a smooth consistency and you will likely end up with a grainer frosting. 

    Can I Use Other Kinds Of Sugar?

    Refined sugar may not be the best thing for us to eat, but the more refined your sugar is the fluffier your powdered sugar will be.

    • sugar on green plate with sieve

    If you aren’t a fan of granulated sugar or simply have other kinds on hand, you can also use the same method with coconut sugar, turbinado sugar, maple sugar or cane sugar.

    The one type that doesn’t work particularly well is brown sugar, as it’s too sticky to achieve the fine powder you are looking for.

    Favorite Powdered Sugar Recipes

    Now that you know how to make powdered sugar, use it in our of our favorite sweets below:

    Orange Cake

    Bailey’s Irish cream cupcakes

    Dairy Free Carrot Cake

    You may also use a dusting of confectioner’s sugar to your favorite pancakes or French toast. Here are a few other options:

    Strawberry Pancakes

    Brioche French Toast

    Plantain bread

    Air Fryer Oreo Cookies

    Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls

    Strawberry Turnover

    Haitian Sweet potato bread

    Oreo Cookie Truffles 

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    Powdered Sugar – Homemade Confectioners Sugar

    Savory Thoughts
    Quick and easy 2- ingredient homemade powdered sugar recipe. This is perfect for last minute baking needs and will save you a trip to the store.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Baking, Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 Cups
    Calories 50 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup Sugar We Used Pure Cane Sugar
    • 1 Tbsp. Cornstarch

    Instructions
     

    • Pour sugar and the cornstarch into a high-powered blender.
    • Blend on high until light and fluffy (about 30 seconds). Remove the sugar from the blender, and store in an air-tight container for later use.

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    Notes

    To make your own powdered sugar, simply measure out half the amount of granulated sugar of your desired final weight, e.g. if you need 1 cup of powdered sugar, use ½ a cup of granulated. Then, simply blend until it has reached a fine, powdery consistency (this should only take a minute or so).
    Calories are estimated per serving. 
    **** When printing the recipe, please unselect the camera so that the pictures are NOT printed with the recipe (if preferred).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2CupsCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSugar: 12g
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    1. Amber

      April 03, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy to make with only 2 ingredients.

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