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Homemade Powdered Sugar

Published: Nov 23, 2016 · Modified: Jan 9, 2021 by Meymi. This post may contain affiliate links.

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If you want to make a recipe with powdered sugar and you are out of it, don’t give up!  You can easily make yours in 2 minutes!  You just need granulated sugar and in some cases a little bit cornstarch.

Homemade powdered sugar on a spoon.

Powdered sugar is made of granulated sugar which is ground until it becomes its powdery form. Usually, 3% of cornstarch is added to prevent caking.

If a recipe doesn’t specifically call for cornstarch added powdered sugar or if you use it immediately, you can make yours only with granulated sugar.

How do I make Homemade Powdered Sugar?

I usually use my small food processor because I make my powdered sugar in small quantities.

First I put 100 to 200 grams (1 to 2 cups) sugar to the bowl.  Then I pulse granulated sugar at 2-3 seconds intervals for 1-2 minutes until it is in powdery form.

Granulated sugar in a food processor.

I don’t rush to open the lid.   In my first experience, after I come up with powder clouds,  I started to wait for 30 seconds or so until the sugar settles.

Grounded granulated sugar in a food processor.

Finally, I sift it so I am sure that it is totally grounded and free of lumps.

Sifting homemade powder sugar.

Sifted homemade powdered sugar.

If you don’t use it immediately, you should add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch for 1 cup of sugar so you can avoid clumping.

Enjoy!

Homemade powdered sugar on a spoon.

Homemade Powdered Sugar

You can easily make homemade powdered sugar with granulated sugar!
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Prep Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Author: Meymi

Ingredients

  • 210 grams (1 cup) granulated sugar
  • 7 grams (1 tablespoon) cornstarch (optional)
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Instructions

  • Put sugar (and cornstarch) in a food processor and mix until it resembles powdered sugar for almost 2 minutes.
  • Sift before using.
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