How to Make Easy Fondant

This fondant recipe is very easy to make.

So you want to make an easy fondant you can pour over a simple cake, then decorate it with other edible embellishments? No problem. This easy recipe takes only ten minutes and is very tasty. No rolling or baking required and you can make it in different colors! Here's how to make easy fondant:

Things You'll Need

• 6 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• saucepan
• spoon
• dessert of your choice to decorate
• edible decorations
• food coloring

Instructions

1. Thoroughly mix the corn syrup, water, and sugar in a saucepan to start making the fondant.

2. 

   Put the saucepan on low heat (don't exceed 100 degrees with a candy thermometer). Add more sugar if the fondant is not opaque enough.

3. Add food coloring to change the color of the fondant if desired.

4. Pour the warm fondant over the dessert you want to glaze. Be sure to cover it evenly and smooth out any bubbles.

5. 

   Use frosting, edible candies, fondant candies or other edible decorations to adorn your dessert. You can use fresh fruit as well!

6. Be sure to check out the Resource link below for other easy dessert recipes!

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe will cover a four layer cake.

• Add food coloring to the fondant mixture to change the color.

• Don't use your fingers to test the temperature of the fondant.

Resources

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