Best 5 Clear Pastry Glaze Recipes

Pastries are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors, and can be filled with fruits, creams, or chocolate. While pastries are often seen as indulgent, they can also be made healthier by using whole wheat flour, fruits, and natural sweeteners. This article provides three recipes for clear pastry glaze, a shiny and delicious topping that can be used to enhance the appearance and flavor of pastries. The first recipe is a simple glaze made with powdered sugar, water, and vanilla extract. The second recipe is a more complex glaze that includes honey, lemon juice, and cinnamon. The third recipe is a vegan glaze made with maple syrup, cornstarch, and water. All three recipes are easy to follow and can be used to create beautiful and delicious pastries.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BASIC POWDERED SUGAR GLAZE

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Blend four ingredients to make a yummy sugar glaze in just 10 minutes! Perfect to give a finishing touch on any dessert.

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons margarine or butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 to 4 tablespoons milk or half-and-half

Steps:

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth, adding enough milk for desired glaze consistency.
Use to glaze cakes, coffee cakes or pastries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Recipe, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 19 g

QUICK VANILLA GLAZE

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This is the perfect glaze for a dessert bread. It is so simple to whip up, you will be adding it to all of your breads.-Mary Faulk, Cambridge, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the sugar, milk and vanilla. Stir until smooth. Let stand for 5 minutes to thicken if desired. Spoon over bread.

Nutrition Facts :

CLEAR FRUIT GLAZE FOR CAKES

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I knew this recipe wouldn't be here at Zaar because it's very very old. It came from my ex-boyfriend's Aunt Suzie. She was different from the rest of the family (she a Baptist, they were Catholic) which made her the black sheep. She and I got along like peas and carrots. I commented that I loved to cook and she gave me this recipe. It was her husband's grandmother's recipe. She said it was his favorite.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories Dessert

Time 15m

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch (corn flour)
1 cup fruit juice
2 tablespoons corn syrup

Steps:

Bring the sugar and 1/2 cup juice to a boil.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the remaining juice. Add to the boiling juice and cook till thick.
Stir in the corn syrup. Bring back to a boil and remove from heat.
Cool and drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.7, Sodium 3.2, Carbohydrate 143.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 109.8

WHITE GLAZE ICING FOR PASTRIES, CINNAMON ROLLS, AND DANISHES

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Make and share this White Glaze Icing for Pastries, Cinnamon Rolls, and Danishes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories Dessert

Time 1m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk (orange juice works great too)

Steps:

Mix the confectioners' sugar, butter, and vanilla together.
Adding half the milk (or orange juice) to start with, stir in to make a thick glaze, adding just a drop at a time more until you get a nice thick glaze.
Spread or pour immediately over cooled cinnamon rolls, pastries, pound cakes, or Danish.
Glaze will form a crust and harden as it cools, but you can spread over warmed cakes and serve that way as well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1159.1, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 63.2, Sodium 215.4, Carbohydrate 240.7, Sugar 235.3, Protein 0.7

HOLIDAY PASTRY AND PIE GLAZES

Holiday Pastry and Pie Glazes image

Pastry and pie glazes add a special touch especially for special occasions and holiday baking. You can choose between shiny, glazed, sugary or rich brown depending on the glaze you choose to brush on. I keep this list close at hand allowing me to choose just the one I want without having to do a search each time I bake. My favorite is to lightly flick water on crust with fingertips - carefully tip to spread - (or spray pastry very lightly with the water) lightly sprinkle with sugar before baking. Makes for one terrific looking pie! In entering one has to enter amounts - remember you need to use enough to cover the top of your crust - smaller pies will take less - larger may need more.

Provided by Gerry

Categories Pie

Time 50m

Yield 1 pie, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 beaten egg white (can use just the yolk)
1 teaspoon water
1 tablespoon cream (may use milk, use enough to brush and cover before baking)
1 tablespoon milk (brush on just enough to cover before baking)
1 tablespoon sugar (sprinkle enough to lightly cover)
1 tablespoon melted butter (brush on just enough to cover before baking)

Steps:

GLAZED: beat egg white with water - brush over pastry before baking.
SHINY: using a soft brush - brush on just enough cream to cover before baking.
SUGARY: Brush with milk, sprinkle with sugar before baking.
RICH BROWN: brush top with melted butter before baking.
And yes my favorite - lightly flick water over crust with fingertips, carefully tip to spread the water - sprinkle with sugar before baking. All so simple yet make for that added touch. Baking time for the pies - go with the suggested baking time your recipe calls for.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 36.9, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 28.2, Carbohydrate 2.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 0.8

Tips:

Use fresh egg whites: Fresh egg whites will give you the best results when making a clear pastry glaze. Older egg whites may not whip up as well and can result in a glaze that is not as clear.
Whip the egg whites until they are stiff: The egg whites should be whipped until they form stiff peaks. This will help to create a glaze that is thick and glossy.
Add the sugar gradually: Slowly add the sugar to the egg whites while whipping them. This will help to prevent the glaze from becoming grainy.
Use a double boiler: If you are using a sugar syrup to make your glaze, be sure to use a double boiler. This will help to prevent the sugar from crystallizing and will result in a smooth, clear glaze.
Let the glaze cool slightly before using: Once you have made the glaze, let it cool slightly before using it. This will help to prevent the glaze from running off the pastry.

Conclusion:

Clear pastry glaze is a versatile and easy-to-make glaze that can be used on a variety of pastries. It is perfect for adding a touch of sweetness and shine to your favorite treats. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a clear pastry glaze that will take your baking to the next level.