Orange Glaze

Name: Orange Glaze
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Enough for any cake
Ingredients: 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional); 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more as needed

By Mark Bittman

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(7)
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This glaze has just the right amount of orange flavor, so it won’t overwhelm even the most delicate desserts. Drizzle it on cakes, tarts or quick breads, or decrease the orange juice (or other liquids in the Variations) slightly to make a thicker glaze that can be spread on cookies.

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Ingredients

Yield:Enough for any cake

½cup freshly squeezed orange juice
½cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1tablespoon grated orange zest
½teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
3cups confectioners’ sugar, plus more as needed

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Preparation

Step 1
Combine all the ingredients and beat until combined and smooth; it should be about the consistency of thick maple syrup -- just pourable. Adjust the consistency by adding a little more liquid or a little more sugar. Use immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.