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Citrus Glaze

Follow this recipe to make a glaze with any citrus flavor, such as orange, lemon, or lime.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted, plus more if needed
1/4 teaspoon finely grated citrus zest
3 tablespoons fresh citrus juice, plus more if needed

Preparation

  1. Whisk together all ingredients until smooth. If necessary, add more sugar to thicken or more juice to thin the glaze. Use immediately.

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