How To Make Lemon Glaze

If you’re a fan of citrusy desserts, a good lemon glaze recipe is an essential recipe to have in your repertoire.  It is the perfect finishing touch for cakes, cookies, and/or loafs! Here is how you can make lemon glaze in an instant!

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Lemon Glaze Recipe:

This versatile topping can elevate everything from cakes and cookies to loafs and muffins, adding the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Best of all, it’s quick, easy, and made with just three ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!

What Does Lactose Free Mean?

First and foremost, I try my best to incorporate lactose free ingredients in all my recipes. These ingredients can include, butter, milk, cream cheese etc. With that being said, sometimes it is hard to make an entire recipe using ALL lactose free ingredients. For example, my ice cream recipes include, condensed milk- NOT LACTOSE FREE.

Contrary to what some may believe, lactose – free is not the same as dairy free. Lactose – free still contains milk, however, there is a certain component, I believe a type of sugar (I may be wrong) where the lactose is removed from dairy, making it lactose – free. Dairy free on the other hand, contains ZERO milk. Alternatives for dairy free are almond milk, oat milk, soy milk etc. You can learn more about the differences here.

Which Ingredients Are Lactose Free?

• Milk – I used lactose free milk.

Why You Will Love This Lemon Glaze!

• This recipe is quick and easy.
• This lemon glaze recipe pairs well with tons of baked goods.
• This recipe is fully customizable by adjusting the sweetness and consistency to your liking.
• This recipe uses lactose free milk.

Recipe At A Glance:

Powdered Sugar: You will need one cup of powdered sugar.

Lemon Juice: You will need three tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice. 

Milk: You will need one tablespoon of milk.

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Equipment Needed:

Spatula: For mixing.

Measuring Spoons and Cup: For accurate measurements.

Mixing Bowl: For the ingredients.

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Step By Step Instructions:

Step One:

Gather all your ingredients, measure everything, and then set aside.

Step Two:

In a mixing bowl, add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk to a bowl. Mix everything until fully combined.

Step Three:

Adjust the consistency and sweetness to your liking.

Step Four:

Serve overtop of lemon loaf or blueberry lemon mini loaf and enjoy!

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Ways To Use Lemon Glaze:

Cakes and loaves: drizzle this lemon glaze over bundt cakes, pound cakes, and loaves. Like this delicious lemon loaf recipe

Cookies: dip sugar cookies into the glaze for extra flavor.

Muffins: brush lemon glaze overtop of the muffin or squeeze some glaze into the middle of the muffin using a baking syringe.

Donuts: dunk baked or fried donuts into the glaze or a glossy coating.

Storing and Freezing:

Leftovers? No problem! Store this lemon glaze in an airtight container and place it in the fridge for up to three days.

Frequently Asked Questions?

Can I use bottle lemon juice instead of fresh lemon juice?

Yes! But fresh lemon juice provides a more natural flavor.

My lemon glaze is too thick. How do I thin it out?

You can adjust the thickness of the lemon glaze by adding more lemon juice or milk.

My lemon glaze is too thin. How do I make it thick?

To thicken the lemon glaze,  add more powdered sugar. Adding more powdered sugar will make the glaze more sweet.

Lemon Glaze Tips and Variations

1. Use freshly squeezed lemons for this glaze.

2. If the glaze is too watery, add more powdered sugar.

3. If the glaze is too thick add more liquid.

4. Add the glaze AFTER the baked goods have cooled completely.

More Delicious Recipes!

If you enjoyed this lemon glaze, have a look at my blueberry lemon mini loaf recipe or my lemon loaf recipe

Thank you for reading my post today! Comment below if you have any questions or if you’ve tried my lemon glaze.

Hopefully baking brings you joy and happiness as it does for me and my family!

Happy baking, and enjoy every bite!

Jas.

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