How to Make Powdered Sugar 

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Powdered sugar, also called confectioners sugar, is a baking ingredient that is very easily made at home. Since a little tends to go a long way, making your own is a great way to simplify your baking cabinet! 

Why Make Powdered Sugar at Home?

Making your own powdered sugar is great for keeping a minimal stock of total ingredients in your pantry. 

You can also decide to make as little or as much in each batch for your needs. This allows you to make a large batch to keep extra on hand or make just enough for one baking adventure. 

The Sugar Used to Make Powdered Sugar

A white or cane sugar is typically used in this process. However, you may be able to use date sugar, coconut sugar or maple sugar instead! As long as the sugar you want to use is normally in a dry crystalized format, you should be able to blend it to make a fine powder

Looking for a recipe to use homemade powdered sugar in? Try this delicious Hot Cocoa mix!

Arrowroot Powder

Arrowroot powder is a starch that is derived from the arrowroot plant. Adding a little bit of arrowroot powder serves as an anti-caking agent and will keep it soft and fluffy for months after it’s made. 

Arrowroot Powder Alternative

If you do not have arrowroot powder or don’t want to use it, you can use cornstarch in its place. Corn starch will provide the same anti-caking properties as arrowroot powder. If you choose to use cornstarch, I recommend using organic and non-GMO cornstarch.

Powdered Sugar Shelf life

With the addition of arrowroot powder or cornstarch, your freshly made powdered sugar should last a good while. For best results, I recommend using within 6 months to 1 year.

Ingredients and Tools

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1 cup Cane sugar – I like this one from Azure Standard

½ Tsp Arrowroot powder or cornstarch (optional but recommended if any powdered sugar will be stored) 

High speed blender or food processor

An airtight storage container – if making extra for later use.

Directions

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Add arrowroot powder and cane sugar to your high speed blender or food processor.. 

Blend on high until your desired consistency is reached. 

When you stop blending, let the powder settle for a few minutes before opening the top.

Use immediately or store in an airtight container for later use. 

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FAQ: 

Why make your own powdered sugar?

Making your own powdered sugar is great for keeping a minimal stock of total ingredients in your pantry. You can also decide to make as little or as much in each batch for your needs. This allows you to make a large batch to keep extra on hand or make just enough for one baking adventure. 

What kind of sugar can be powdered?

A white or cane sugar is typically used in this process. However, you may be able to use date sugar, coconut sugar or maple sugar instead! As long as the sugar you want to use is normally in a dry crystalized format, you should be able to blend it to make a fine powder

Why add Arrowroot Powder? 

Arrowroot powder is a starch that is derived from the arrowroot plant. Adding a little bit of arrowroot powder to your freshly made powdered sugar serves as an anti-caking agent and will keep it soft and fluffy for months after it’s made. 

What Can I Use instead of Arrowroot Powder?

If you do not have arrowroot powder or don’t want to use it, you can use cornstarch in its place. Corn starch will provide the same anti-caking properties as arrowroot powder. If you choose to use cornstarch, I recommend using organic and non-GMO cornstarch.

How long will this Powdered Sugar stay good?

With the addition of arrowroot powder or cornstarch, your freshly made powdered sugar should last a good while. For best results, I recommend using within 6 months to 1 year.

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