Glaze
Sugar work
Cooking or coating with sugar.
01At a glance
CategorySugar work
Taste impactNeutral
Texture—
02How to do it
- 1Reduce a sweet-savory liquid until syrupy, or mix a sugar coating.
- 2Brush or toss it over the food near the end of cooking.
- 3Apply brief heat so it sets to a shine without burning.
- 4Add more coats for a thicker lacquer.
03Doneness & pitfalls
Doneness cues
- A glossy, lightly tacky coating that clings to the surface.
Common mistakes
- Glazing too early burns the sugars.
- Too-thin glaze runs off; too-thick clumps.
- High heat scorches the sugar to bitterness.