fondant frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups white sugar
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• cook sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. cover then cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer. uncover and continue cooking to the firm ball stage 244 to 248 degrees f (118 to 120 degrees c). remove from heat.
• beat egg whites in a large mixing bowl with the vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until stiff but not dry.
• pour hot syrup in a slow, steady stream over beaten egg whites, beating constantly. continue beating until frosting stands in peaks and begins to lose its gloss, about 10 minutes. if necessary, thin with a few drops of cream.