Clear Fruit Glaze - Master Cookbook Recipe # 413

Name: Clear Fruit Glaze - Master Cookbook Recipe # 413
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1 and 1/4 cups
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup apple juice; 1/2 cup water; 2 Tbsp cornstarch

This simple, transparent glaze is the professional secret to making fresh fruit toppings look vibrant and stay fresh. It adds a beautiful shine and a hint of sweetness to any fruit-topped cake or tart, making your desserts look like they came straight from a bakery.

This is recipe #413 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 2 minCook time: 5 minTotal time: 7 min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup apple juice
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk the water and cornstarch together until completely smooth and well combined.
Heat: Place the granulated sugar and apple juice in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Thicken: Add the water and cornstarch mixture to the saucepan. Continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the glaze comes to a boil and becomes thick and bubbly.
Cool & Apply: Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. While still warm and pourable, use a brush or spoon to glaze fresh fruit on your cake or tart.

Notes

Tammy's Tips

This glaze is absolutely stunning on a cake topped with fresh strawberries, blueberries, and kiwi, especially over a whipped cream icing! If the glaze gets too thick as it cools, you can thin it back out with a tiny splash of warm water or juice. Using apple juice provides a great neutral sweetness that complements almost any fruit without changing its natural color.