Friday, February 8, 2013

{10 Days of Hearts} Day 8: Raspberry Glaze




It's my sons birthday today! We usually end up making a few batches of cupcakes to take to our various activities, and I decided to use this icing for one of the occasions! I like this icing, as it uses fruit, and while it does contain a lot of sugar, it doesn't contain butter or artificial colours.
Method:
  • Blend 250 grams fresh or frozen raspberries (I didn't strain the seeds, but you can if you prefer)
  • Add 1 cup icing sugar
This makes a beautiful shiny glaze. Also a really lovely shade of red, and it tastes really nice! I think I did make too much, but the sugar will keep it until valentine's day

So technically, this isn't a heart, but it will ice a few heart shaped cookies, and i thought I should add a project that isn't all crochet!


6 comments:

  1. It's my bubbas birthday on Sunday! Good time for birthdays obviously. This icing is a.gorgeous colour for.Valentines Day!
    From Sarah aka Slapdash Mama

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  2. Nothing beats the taste of fresh raspberries in this glaze! The flavour just pops - so much nicer than using food colouring. Found you through FYBF. I'm an L-plated crocheter who struggles with holding the hook correctly. Looking forward to snooping around your blog for some great tips!
    Cheers, Di.

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  3. This is fantastic and so easy. I've never seen this done before and it looks so special.

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  4. Yum! That looks really delicious! Happy belated birthday to your son!

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  5. Ohhhh!! YUMMY YUMMY! This is a great spring/summer treat I think! I will have to give this a try in the coming month or so!!!

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