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How to Turn Granulated Sugar into Superfine and Confectioners’ Sugar [VIDEO]
Avoid the last-minute trip to the grocery store with these easy pantry substitutions.
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What about sugar substitutes (stevia, sucralose, etc.)? Can they be processed in the same manner as regular sugar?
What exactly do you mean when you say the homemade “worked just fine” in place of the store-bought products? Do you mean that there are differences, but that the differences still rendered an acceptable product? Or, do you mean that the two are indistinguishable? I ask because I already have sugar and cornstarch in my pantry, and if I don’t have to buy confectioner’s sugar, I would rather not.
I second Charlie’s question. Also, in making confectioner’s sugar, is a blender (or spice grinder) preferred over a food processor? Thanks!
Hi yaarainbar, a food processor will not work for this. A blender or spice grinder is recommended.
Hi Charlie, good question. It’s a great approximation, but not exactly identical. This substitute works very well for dusting over desserts, less so in icings or glazes.