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Castor Sugar Substitute

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Castor Sugar Substitute
Castor sugar may not be easy to track down, but it is easy to make. In fact, it's really nothing more than granulated sugar that has been ground to a super-fine consistency. Here's how to make your own castor sugar in seconds:

Ingredients:

  • Granulated sugar

Preparation:

1. Place granulated sugar in a food processor or blender.

2. Pulse until it reaches a super-fine, but not powdery consistency.

3. Allow the sugar to settle for a few minutes. Then, use in place of the castor sugar called for in your recipe.

Tips:

1. Sugar may etch your blender pitcher, particularly if it's made of plastic. If this is a concern, use a coffee grinder or spice grinder instead.

2. You can also make your own powdered sugar at home.

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Caster Sugar and Confectioners sugar, Member Suzeebe

One of the reviewers here was incorrect, when she stated that it was 'stupid' to, and that one could not make confectioners sugar at home. You most certainly can. The same way you can make this sugar,only for confectioners sugar, just pulse longer and add cornstarch to it. I don't know the ratio, but it can be found on-line.

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