How to Make Powdered Sugar

Discover the sweet secret of How to Make Powdered Sugar. Learn the step-by-step process of transforming ordinary granulated sugar into a delicate, snow-white icing sugar known as confectioner’s sugar.

Recently while baking I’ve found myself missing essential ingredients such as Apple Pie Spice and even the pantry staple Allspice. Immediately I searched for substitutes and when this happened in a recipe that called for powdered sugar, I was shocked to find out how easy it is to make.

Powdered sugar, also known as confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar, is a fine, white sugar with a powdery texture. It’s commonly used in baking and dessert recipes for its ability to dissolve easily and create smooth textures in frostings, glazes, and sweets.

Making powdered sugar at home is remarkably easy, requiring just one ingredient—granulated sugar—and a blender or food processor. You can also add cornstarch to your homemade powdered sugar to prevent clumping and maintain a smooth texture.

Ingredients Needed

• Sugar – You can make powdered sugar using regular granulated sugar, which is the most common choice, or alternative sweeteners like coconut sugar or erythritol for sugar-free options.
• Cornstarch – Including cornstarch when making powdered sugar helps prevent clumping, maintains a smooth texture, and enhances its versatility in various recipes.

How to Make Powdered Sugar

1. Combine the granulated sugar and cornstarch in a high-powered blender or food processor, then blend for approximately 30 seconds until the mixture turns into a fluffy, white powder.
2. You can use the powdered sugar immediately, or for future use, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. If it develops lumps, remember to sift it before incorporating it into your recipes.

Is powdered sugar the same as confectioners sugar?

Yes, powdered sugar is the same as confectioners’ sugar. It goes by various names in different regions, including powdered sugar, confectioners’ sugar, and icing sugar. Regardless of the name, it refers to a finely ground sugar with a powdery texture, commonly used in baking and for making frosting, icing, and other sweet confections.

Powdered Sugar Recipe

Learn the delightful art of creating homemade powdered sugar. Explore the step-by-step journey of turning regular granulated sugar into the delicate, snowy-white confectioner's sugar used for icing and more.

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Course: ingredient

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 cups powdered sugar

Calories: 400kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

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  High-Powered Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cups Granulated Sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons Cornstarch

Instructions

• Combine the granulated sugar and cornstarch in a high-powered blender or food processor, then blend for approximately 30 seconds until the mixture turns into a fluffy, white powder.
• You can use the powdered sugar immediately, or for future use, store it in an airtight container at room temperature. If it develops lumps, remember to sift it before incorporating it into your recipes.

Notes

• Sugar – You can make powdered sugar using regular granulated sugar, which is the most common choice, or alternative sweeteners like coconut sugar or erythritol for sugar-free options.
• Cornstarch – Including cornstarch when making powdered sugar helps prevent clumping, maintains a smooth texture, and enhances its versatility in various recipes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 0.01g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 100g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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