Best 9 Easy Sugar Glaze Recipes

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Sugar glaze is a versatile and delicious topping that can be used to enhance the flavor and appearance of a variety of dishes. It is often used on cakes, cookies, and breads, but it can also be used on fruits, vegetables, and meats. Sugar glaze is easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. This article provides three recipes for sugar glaze: a basic sugar glaze, a lemon sugar glaze, and a maple sugar glaze. Each recipe includes step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success. With these recipes, you'll be able to create a variety of delicious and beautiful dishes that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BASIC SUGAR GLAZE



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Makes enough for a standard doughnut recipe

Provided by Lara Ferroni

Categories     Dessert     No-Cook

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups (150 grams) confectioners' sugar, sifted to remove any lumps
3 to 4 tablespoons milk or water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Place the sugar in a medium bowl and slowly stir in the milk and vanilla, a little at a time, to make a smooth, pourable glaze.

TRANSLUCENT SUGAR GLAZE



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Editor's Note: 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! Once dry, this simple, no-cook glaze forms a thin film over a cake or cookie crust. It may also be used as a decoration. You can vary the flavor and instead of water, add lemon, lime, tangerine or orange juice or even rum or coffee to the powdered sugar. Sign Up for Our Newsletter for Free Recipes

Provided by Flo Braker

Categories     Cookstr Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 2

½ cup (50 grams) unsifted powdered sugar
4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Pour the sugar into a triple sifter and sift into a 1-quart mixing bowl. Add the water and stir with a rubber spatula until blended and smooth. The consistency should be thin enough so that a transparent film will cover the baked good. Adjust the consistency by adding water if it is too thick or sugar if it is too thin. Use immediately.

CONFECTIONERS' SUGAR GLAZE



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This versatile glaze is shared by our Test Kitchen. You can make the basic powdered sugar glaze and tint it with food coloring if desired. For chocolate lovers, skip the food coloring and stir in some baking cocoa.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon water
1/2 teaspoon clear vanilla extract
Food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; stir until combined and smooth (mixture will be thick). Tint with food coloring if desired. With a butter knife or small metal spatula, lightly spread glaze on cooled cookies. Let dry for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY SUGAR GLAZE



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Drizzle this on our Kolaczki cookies.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons light corn syrup
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and butter. Add corn syrup, stirring to combine. Drizzle in milk a little at a time until the glaze has a runny consistency. Use immediately.

SUGAR COOKIE GLAZE



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This glaze will dry to a hard shiny finish. Perfect as a base coat for cookies. Can be colored too; use as much food coloring as needed to create desired hue. Dries quickly.

Provided by Cyndi

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cookie Frosting

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 tablespoons water
10 drops food coloring

Steps:

  • Stir confectioners' sugar, corn syrup, and water together. Stir in food coloring if desired. This glaze must be stirred each time you use it. If it is not stirred before each use it will dry with a mottled look instead of a solid color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 21.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Sodium 0.6 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

VANILLA GLAZE



Vanilla Glaze image

Great on Apple Cookies!

Provided by Jamie Langston

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Dessert Glazes

Time 10m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 ½ teaspoons milk
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and add to rest of ingredients. Mix until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 15.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 6.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 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

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 :

SUGAR GLAZE



Sugar Glaze image

Make this sugar glaze for our Spring Shower Almond Petits Fours.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Yield Makes 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup whole milk
Pink gel-paste food coloring

Steps:

  • Put sugar into a large bowl. Gradually add milk, whisking until mixture is consistency of heavy cream. Tint with food coloring. If glaze becomes too thick, add more milk; if it becomes too thin, add more sugar. Use immediately.

EASY BROWN SUGAR-MUSTARD GLAZE



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You're about to have another go-to recipe to give any routine meal a flavorful step up. Made from common ingredients you probably have on hand, this deceptively simple Brown Sugar-Mustard Glaze for ham adds deep, complex flavor to a baked ham dish. Made from brown sugar, honey, Dijon mustard and pineapple juice, brush the glaze over the ham in the last 45 minutes to caramelize the surface. Soon you'll be adding this mustard glaze for a ham to grilled or baked pork chops or pork roast, too. It's the perfect touch of sweetness and kick of flavor.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Condiment

Time 5m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon pineapple juice

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix all ingredients with whisk until well blended.
  • Brush glaze over ham during last 45 minutes of baking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize About 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 23 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • To make the glaze, combine sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened slightly.
  • If the glaze is too thick, add a little more water. If the glaze is too thin, simmer for a few minutes longer.
  • Use a pastry brush to apply the glaze to your baked goods. For best results, apply the glaze while the baked goods are still warm.
  • Experiment with different flavors by adding extracts, spices, or liqueurs to the glaze. For example, try adding vanilla extract, cinnamon, or orange liqueur.

Conclusion:

Sugar glaze is a versatile and easy-to-make topping that can be used on a variety of baked goods. It adds a sweet, glossy finish and can help to lock in moisture. Whether you're making a simple glaze for a quick snack or a more elaborate glaze for a special occasion, there's a sugar glaze recipe out there for you.

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