Clear Fruit Glaze for Cakes
Elevate your desserts with this easy and versatile Clear Fruit Glaze for Cakes, the secret to achieving a professional, glossy finish that perfectly enhances your baked creations. Made with just a handful of pantry staples like granulated sugar, cornstarch, and a touch of lemon juice, this quick glaze adds a delicate sheen and locks in the freshness of your fruit toppings. Customize it further with optional strained apricot preserves or clear fruit jelly for a hint of extra flavor. Ready in under 15 minutes, this simple glaze is perfect for brushing over fresh fruit tarts, sponge cakes, or cheesecakes to create a picture-perfect dessert that shines—literally. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply to impress, this easy fruit glaze is a game-changer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 5 grams cornstarch
- 120 milliliters water
- 5 milliliters lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons clear fruit jelly or apricot preserves (optional, strained)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, mix the granulated sugar and cornstarch until combined.
Gradually add the water to the mixture, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and continue stirring until the mixture begins to boil and thickens to a gel-like consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. If using clear fruit jelly or strained apricot preserves, add it at this step and mix well.
Allow the glaze to cool slightly before using. It should be warm but not hot for easy spreading or brushing.
Using a pastry brush, gently apply the glaze over the fruit or surface of the cake while ensuring an even, thin layer.
Let the glaze set for a glossy finish. Use immediately for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
286 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 12 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 20 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
