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    Home » Condiments » Homemade Powdered Sugar { Confectioners Sugar }

    Homemade Powdered Sugar { Confectioners Sugar }

    Published: May 31, 2019 . by Chichi Uguru . This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Homemade powdered sugar { confectioners sugar } is easy to make and just requires 2 ingredients. A quick and easy Recipe that will ensure you never run out of powdered sugar again.

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    Are you making some marshmallow fondant or butter cream icing and you suddenly found out you've run out? Oops !?. Not to worry you are not alone this almost always happens to me. And for some reason I don't seem to have learnt my lesson.

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    So back to this easy to make confectioners sugar/ icing sugar / powdered sugar whichever you choose to call it.

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    Table of Contents

    • 1 How to make Powdered / Confectioners Sugar at home.
    • 2 What you need to make homemade powdered sugar.
    • 3 How to store your homemade powdered sugar.
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    • 5 How to make Powdered Sugar ( Confectioners Sugar ) at home

    How to make Powdered / Confectioners Sugar at home.

    All you need to make powdered sugar are two ingredients- granulated sugar and some cornstarch. Plus of course a powerful Blender or a coffee blender.

    What you need to make homemade powdered sugar.

    • Coffee grinder
    • Blender
    • Granulated white Sugar
    • Cornstarch

    How to store your homemade powdered sugar.

    Store it in an air tight container for up to a month.

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    Now you don't have to panic if you run out of sugar in the middle of a baking project. You can easily make yours.

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    How to make Powdered Sugar ( Confectioners Sugar ) at home

    Chichi Uguru
    A quick and easy recipe that will ensure you never run out of powdered sugar again
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Pantry Staple
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 49 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional

    Instructions
     

    • Mix Cornstarch and granulated sugar together in a bowl.
    • Scoop mix into a blender and blend till smooth.
    • Sieve the powdered sugar ( confectioners sugar ) into another bowl.
    • Use immediately or store in an air tight container for unto a month

    Notes

    If you intend to use your homemade confectioners sugar immediately, you don't need to add the cornstarch. The cornstarch is used for longer storage because it helps prevent the confectioners sugar from clumping together.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 49kcal
    Keyword homemade confectioners sugar
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    Comments

    1. Pinelopi Kyriazi

      June 01, 2019 at 2:49 am

      I often make this! so easy!!

      Reply
      • Chichi Uguru

        June 01, 2019 at 10:08 am

        Yeah ?

        Reply
    2. Lyndsay

      May 31, 2019 at 11:05 pm

      This recipe is a life saver!! ! I wish I knew you could do this years ago. Thanks for making my night and saving my cake 🙂

      Reply
      • Chichi Uguru

        May 31, 2019 at 11:07 pm

        You are welcome Lindsay. Happy you found the post helpful.

        Reply
    3. Michelle

      May 31, 2019 at 9:35 pm

      I had nooooo idea you could just make this at home! I've always had to run out to buy more or change up my recipe when I run out. Pinning this for later!

      Reply
      • Chichi Uguru

        May 31, 2019 at 10:15 pm

        Awesome thanks ?

        Reply
    4. Sara Welch

      May 31, 2019 at 8:34 pm

      I didn't realize I could make this at home and how easy it was too! Saving this for sure!

      Reply
      • Chichi Uguru

        May 31, 2019 at 8:35 pm

        I know.. right ?

        Reply
    5. Caitlyn Erhardt

      May 31, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      Thank you! I always forget to buy powdered sugar at the store, so I love that I can make it at home so easily!

      Reply
      • Chichi Uguru

        May 31, 2019 at 8:23 pm

        You are welcome ?

        Reply

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