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Homemade Powdered Sugar

Making powdered sugar is a pretty simple process. Just grind together granulated sugar and cornstarch to make a homemade alternative.
Prep Time7 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 402kcal
Author: Jessica Fisher
Cost: $0.24

Equipment

  • high speed blender
  • food processor

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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Instructions

  • Place the sugar and cornstarch in a blender. Secure the lid.
    1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Turn the blender on and grind until a fine texture is achieved, up to 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides as needed to make sure all the sugar is ground.
  • Store the sugar in an airtight container in a cool, dry place until ready to use.

Notes

Nutritional values are approximate and based on 2 cups. Store sugar in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use.

Nutrition

Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 100g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg