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3 Ingredients Homamde Neutral Glaze
🥄 Prep: 15 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
🍽 Serves: 2 servings
Three simple pantry ingredients are all you need to give your bakes that stunning, glossy, professional finish.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
If you have ever wanted a beautiful shiny finish on your fruit tarts, cakes, or pastries without any complicated ingredients, this 3 Ingredient Homemade Neutral Glaze is exactly what you need. Neetu brings you the simplest glaze recipe that gives your bakes that professional patisserie look right from your own kitchen.
This glaze is made without refined sugar, making it a much lighter and cleaner option compared to store-bought glazes that are often packed with preservatives and artificial additives. It is also naturally gluten-free, so it fits beautifully into Neetu’s philosophy of wholesome, inclusive baking that everyone can enjoy.
- ✅ It is completely free from refined sugar, making it a healthier and cleaner alternative to commercial glazes
- ✅ With just 3 ingredients you likely already have at home, this glaze is incredibly budget-friendly and quick to make
- ✅ It is naturally gluten-free, making it safe and suitable for those with gluten sensitivities or dietary restrictions
- ✅ The neutral flavour means it works beautifully on everything from fresh fruit tarts to mousse cakes without overpowering your dessert
Ingredients You’ll Need
(Full measurements in the recipe card below)
BASE
- • 12 tbsp corn syrup or glucose syrup — provides shine and sweetness
- • 3 tbsp cornflour — thickens the glaze
LIQUID
- • 12 tbsp water — dissolves cornflour and loosens glaze
Substitutions
| Ingredient | Swap |
|---|---|
| corn syrup | glucose syrup works equally well |
| cornflour | arrowroot powder for extra clarity |
| water | fruit juice for a flavoured glaze |
How to Make It — Step by Step
Mix Cornflour
Whisk cornflour with cold water in a small saucepan until fully dissolved and lump free
Add Syrup
Pour in the corn syrup or glucose syrup and stir to combine everything evenly
Heat Gently
Place over medium low heat and stir continuously until the mixture turns clear and thickens
Check Consistency
The glaze is ready when it coats the back of a spoon and looks glossy and transparent
Cool and Apply
Allow to cool slightly then brush over your tart, cake, or fruit for a beautiful mirror finish
Tips for the Best Result
Always dissolve the cornflour in cold water before heating to prevent lumps from forming in your glaze.
Keep stirring the mixture on low to medium heat the entire time so it heats evenly and does not turn cloudy or clumpy.
Apply the glaze while it is still warm and pourable for the smoothest, most even finish on your tarts or cakes.
How to Store
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, arrowroot works as a substitute but the glaze may be slightly less firm and more prone to thinning when reheated.
Yes, cornflour and corn syrup are both naturally gluten free, making this glaze safe for gluten free baking.
Yes, stir in a drop of gel food color or a small amount of vanilla extract once the glaze is off the heat.
It is perfect for glazing fruit tarts, mirror glazes, drip cakes, or sealing the top of cheesecakes for a glossy finish.
Nutrition Per Serving
| Nutrient | Per Serving (2 servings) |
|---|---|
| Calories | — |
| Protein | — |
| Carbohydrates | — |
| Fiber | — |
| Fat | — |
| Sugar | — |
Estimates only — values vary with exact brands used.
Ingredients
- → 3 tbsp of cornflour
- → 12 tbsp of water
- → 12 tbsp of corn syrup or glucose syrup
Instructions
- 1. Whisk cornflour with cold water in a small saucepan until fully dissolved and lump free
- 2. Pour in the corn syrup or glucose syrup and stir to combine everything evenly
- 3. Place over medium low heat and stir continuously until the mixture turns clear and thickens
- 4. The glaze is ready when it coats the back of a spoon and looks glossy and transparent
- 5. Allow to cool slightly then brush over your tart, cake, or fruit for a beautiful mirror finish
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