How to make homemade powdered sugar

A bowl of sugar and a bowl of powdered sugar on a marble surface next to a wooden spoon and a blue striped cloth.

How to make homemade powdered sugar

If you run out of powdered sugar, don't worry! In less than 5 minutes and with a few simple ingredients, you can make homemade powdered sugar right in your kitchen. It's easy and a real lifesaver for your recipes.

Course ingredient

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 0

Total Time 5

Servings cups

Calories 400kcal

Author Jere' Cassidy

Equipment

1 Vita Mix Blender Nutribullet, Food Processor or a Coffee Grinder

Ingredients

2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch this is optional, see instructions for use

Instructions

Pour the granulated sugar into the blender and process for 30 seconds until the granulated sugar turns into a fine powder.
If using another type of blender the times will vary. When using a food processor it will take three to minutes to get a fine powder. Make sure to stop and stir the sugar from the bottom.
If you use a coffee grinder, make the powdered sugar in batches since it will not hold 2 cups of sugar. Try a half cup at a time.
Use the powdered sugar immediately, or store in a tightly sealed container.

Notes

Powdered sugar tips for using cornstarch

Add cornstarch to powdered sugar prevents it from clumping.
If you are using the powdered sugar immediately, omit the cornstarch.
If you plan on storing it for a while, remember to include cornstarch to prevent clumping.

Powdered sugar variations

You can make powdered sugar with other types of sugar. Try these sugars and make the same way as you would with granulated sugar.

Turbinado sugar
Cane sugar
Coconut sugar
Brown sugar - make sure to add cornstarch to prohibit clumping

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