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Have you ever wanted to add a touch of sparkle to your desserts or baked goods? Well, look no further! In this guide, we will explore the delightful world of edible glitter and show you some simple and creative methods to make your very own. Edible glitter is not only beautiful, but it also adds a touch of magic to any dish. Whether you’re preparing cupcakes for a birthday party or looking to jazz up a batch of cookies, making your own edible glitter will take your creations to the next level. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to shine with these easy recipes for homemade edible glitter.
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Edible glitter is a fun garnish sprinkled on cakes, donuts, cookies, and other baked goods. Although ready-made glitter is also available, you can make your own because it’s easy and fun. Different methods will produce different results in the size, sparkle, and color of the glitter. Experiment with different styles to find the one that works best for your project.
Simple glitter made of raw sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) raw or cane sugar
- Liquid, gel or natural food coloring
Fine emulsion made of Gum-Tex or tylose powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Gum-Tex or tylose powder
- At least teaspoon of food coloring spray or glitter powder
- 4 tablespoons boiling water
Brightly colored glitter made of Arabic Gum
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) gum Arabic
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) hot water
- Food coloring spray or glitter powder (minimum teaspoon)
Glitter glitter made of gelatin
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) unflavored gelatin powder
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of water
- At least teaspoon of food coloring spray or glitter powder
- Liquid food coloring (optional)
Steps
Simple glitter made of raw sugar
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Preheat the oven to 177 degrees Celsius and line the baking tray with parchment paper. You can also use a silicone baking sheet if you have one, but don’t use cling film, as it’s not oven-safe. [1] X Research Source
Measure out ¼ cup (60 ml) of raw or cane sugar. Look for large granulated sugar, often labeled as “raw” or “cane sugar.” Sand sugar is much finer grained and will have less sparkle. [2] X Research Source
- You can also use granulated sugar if you want more color than sparkle.
Mix the sugar with a few drops of food coloring in a small bowl. Food coloring can be in liquid or gel form. You can also make your own food coloring using natural ingredients like vegetable juices, fruits, and spices. Continue mixing until the color is completely dissolved and blended with the sugar. [3] X Research Sources
- To create new colors, you can try mixing different colors, for example green can be mixed with 1 drop of blue and 2 drops of yellow.
Spread the sugar all over the bottom of the baking tray. Use a spatula or spatula to smooth the sugar evenly. The thinner you flatten the sugar, the shorter the baking time.
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Bake the sugar in the oven for about 7-9 minutes. Remove the tray from the oven as soon as the sugar is completely dry: if you overcook it, the sugar will melt and become sticky! [4] X Research Sources
Wait for the glitter to cool and then crush it with your hands. After waiting for about 1 hour for the sugar to cool, you can continue. If you find the glitter is clumpy, just use your hands to crush it. [5] X Research Sources
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Store glitter in an airtight container for up to 6 months. The color and sparkle can fade significantly over time, so try to store your glitter jar in a place where it won’t be exposed to direct light. [6] X Research Source
Fine emulsion made of Gum-Tex or tylose powder
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Preheat the oven to 135 degrees Celsius and line the bottom of the baking tray with parchment paper. You can also use a silicone baking sheet if you have one, but don’t use cling film, as it’s not oven-safe. [7] X Research Sources
Measure out 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of gum-Tex or tylose powder. Gum-Tex and tylose powder are white fine powders used to make fondant and icing sugar. You can buy these ingredients at your grocery store, craft store, or online. [8] X Research Sources
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Mix flour with glitter food coloring in small bowl. Start with about ¼ teaspoon of glitter powder and add gradually until desired color and intensity is achieved. [9] X Research Source
- If available, you can also use spray food coloring instead of glitter powder. [10] X Research Source
Stir 4 tablespoons (60 ml) of boiling water with the ingredients in a bowl. The mixture will be thick, so you should try to grind all the lumps. Mix until the ingredients are well mixed with the water. Eventually, the gum-tex or tylose will turn into a paste. [11] X Research Source
- Try adding the water slowly, one spoon at a time to avoid clumping.
Spread the mixture on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. The thinner the mixture, the quicker the baking time will be, but be sure to spread it evenly so that the mixture is evenly baked at the same time. You can use a food brush or a cake spatula to level it evenly.
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Bake the mixture in the oven until completely dry. The exact baking time depends on the thickness of the mixture spread on the tray, but is usually around 30 minutes. When done, the mixture will harden and peel off the tray. [12] X Research Source
Wait for the glitter to cool and break it into small pieces. Once the glitter has cooled down, you can cut it with scissors or use your hands to break the larger piece of glitter into smaller pieces to fit in a coffee grinder or food processor. [13] X Research Source
Use a coffee grinder or food processor to continue grinding the glitter. Place the glitter flakes in a coffee grinder or food processor, close the lid and blend until smooth. [14] X Research Source
- You can try using a spice grinder attached to a coffee grinder if you have one.
Sieve tinsel to separate large pieces of glitter. Grind the large pieces again so that the glitter is uniformly smooth. However, you can skip this step if you are satisfied with glitter with different sizes of beads. [15] X Research Source
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Store glitter in an airtight jar or container. Edible glitter can be kept for many months but will gradually decrease in luster. You should store glitter in a dry place and avoid sunlight to prolong its shelf life.
Brightly colored glitter made of Arabic eraser
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Preheat the oven to 138 degrees Celsius and line the baking tray. You can use parchment paper or a silicone mat to line the baking sheet, but do not use cling film, as this material is not oven-safe.
Measure out ½ teaspoon Arabic gum in a small bowl. Gum Arabic is a thickener commonly used for icing and filling in baked goods. This ingredient is sticky and is available at hardware stores, craft stores, or online. [16] X Research Source
Mix more water and a few drops of spray food coloring. Start with ½ teaspoon of hot water and add drop by drop as needed. Arabic gum picks up color very well, so you should add color slowly: little is always better. Stir until the color and water are well combined and the mixture is smooth. [17] X Research Source
- If you don’t have spray food coloring, you can substitute with glitter food coloring. Start with ½ teaspoon and add more if needed. [18] X Research Sources
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Spread the mixture on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. The mixture will not form an array, but you should try to spread it evenly to ensure even baking time.
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Bake glitter for 10 minutes. When it’s finished baking, the glitter will dry and begin to peel off the baking sheet. [19] X Research Source
Wait for the glitter to cool and crumble. Once the glitter has cooled down, you can use a wooden spoon or simply crush the glitter with your hands. If you want smaller bead glitter, you can sprinkle glitter through a sieve. [20] X Research Sources
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Store glitter in an airtight jar or container. Edible glitter will keep for many months, but it will likely lose its sparkle over time. You should store glitter in a dry place and avoid sunlight to prolong its shelf life.
Glitter glitter made of gelatin
Measure 1 tablespoon (15 ml) of unflavored gelatin powder into a small bowl. Avoid flavored gelatin powders, which are usually colored. The unflavoured variety can be mixed with colorants and shimmery moisture without affecting the taste.
Mix 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of water in a bowl. Use a spatula or spatula to stir thoroughly until the mixture thickens. Mixing time may take 5 minutes. If white foam appears, you can scoop it out with a spoon. [21] X Research Source
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Add spray or glitter powder food coloring. Start with a small amount (about ¼ teaspoon) and mix more until desired color is achieved. For extra sparkle, look for spray food coloring with a pearlescent sheen.
- For a deeper color, you can add a few drops of gel food coloring of the same color. [22] X Research Source
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Pour the gelatin mixture onto a large plastic sheet. A plastic cutting board or baking tray lined with cling film will work. Try to pour in the center of the plastic sheet so that the gelatin doesn’t spill over the edge. [23] X Research Sources
- If the mixture does not spread all over the surface of the plastic sheet on its own, you can use a spatula to flatten it. [24] X Research Sources
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Wait overnight for the glitter to harden. If you are in a hurry, you can shorten the time by placing the mixture in front of a dehumidifier or a slightly open fan. When the gelatin is completely dry, it will curl up and peel off the plastic sheet. [25] X Research Sources
Use a coffee grinder or food processor to finely grind the glitter. You may have to break the gelatin sheet into smaller pieces to fit the blender. Close the lid and blend until smooth. [26] X Research Source
- Try using a spice grinder attached to a coffee grinder if you have one available.
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Sieve tinsel to separate larger pieces. Grind large pieces again for a more uniform fine-grained texture. However, if you are satisfied with glitter of different sizes, you can skip this step. [27] X Research Source
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Store glitter in an airtight jar or container. Edible glitter usually lasts a few months but can gradually lose its sparkle. Remember not to store glitter in a place with water and sunlight to prolong its shelf life.
Advice
- Edible glitter is a great garnish for baked goods, but it can also be sprinkled over drinks. Next time try sprinkling some around the rim of your cocktail for a sparkling and fun drink.
- You can also use salt to make edible glitter. The problem here is that few people like it salty enough to sparkle! [28] X Research Sources
Things you need
Simple glitter made of raw sugar
- Baking tray
- Stencils or silicone baking sheet
- Small bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Sealed box for glitter (optional)
Fine emulsion made of Gum-Tex or tylose powder
- Baking tray
- Stencils or silicone baking sheet
- Small bowl
- Fork or whisk
- Food brush or dredge (optional)
- Coffee grinder or food grinder
- Sieve
- Sealed box for glitter (optional)
Brightly colored glitter made of Arabic eraser
- Baking tray
- Stencils or silicone baking sheet
- Small bowl
- Fork or whisk
- Small and clean food brush or paint brush
- Sieve (optional)
- Sealed box for glitter (optional)
Glitter glitter made of gelatin
- Small bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Large plastic sheets, such as a plastic cutting board or a baking tray lined with food wrap
- Spoon (optional)
- Coffee grinder or food grinder
- Sieve
- Sealed box for glitter (optional)
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Edible glitter is a fun garnish sprinkled on cakes, donuts, cookies, and other baked goods. Although ready-made glitter is also available, you can make your own because it’s easy and fun. Different methods will produce different results in the size, sparkle, and color of the glitter. Experiment with different styles to find the one that works best for your project.
In conclusion, making edible glitter is a fun and creative way to add sparkle to your baked goods and treats. While there are different methods and ingredients you can use, the most common and effective way to make edible glitter is by using ingredients like sugar, food coloring, and edible dust or luster dust. By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can easily create your own edible glitter in various colors and shades. Remember to store it properly in airtight containers to maintain its freshness and quality. Whether you are preparing for a special occasion, party, or simply want to elevate your everyday baking, edible glitter is sure to impress and delight your friends, family, and guests. So, go ahead and get creative with your baking by adding a touch of sparkle with homemade edible glitter!
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