Caster Sugar

Caster sugar is a fine sugar from United Kingdom and is called so because the grains of this sugar are so small, that they can fit in the holes of a caster. In United States of America, it is called superfine sugar though it is not as fine as the mechanically ground sugar. The main characteristic of this castor sugar is that it dissolves easily in cold liquids also. This sugar is known by both the names, castor sugar and caster sugar. This sugar is finely pulverized and dissolves faster than the standard granulated sugar. You can make this sugar at home also. Just grind the sugar in a food processor, the outcome will be your castor sugar. This was an answer to your question of what is caster sugar. Caster sugar is used in meringues, mousses, and soufflés. It is usually used in beverages that are not cooked.

Caster Sugar Preparation
Castor sugar, is many a times referred to as superfine sugar or bar sugar. Here are some of the guidelines to prepare castor sugar.

• Take the sugar in a blender.
• Set the higher pulse of the blender or the food processor.
• Grind the sugar till it reaches a finely granulated state.

This is the procedure to make castor sugar. When a recipe states the caster sugar is to be used, then the function of caster sugar is to add volume to the baked mixture. Also, this makes your cake fluffy! Usually, castor sugar is sprinkled over cereals and fruits. Some of the caster sugar substitutes are brown sugar and golden caster sugar.

Caster Sugar Vs Icing Sugar
Icing sugar is very finely ground as compared to the castor sugar. Castor sugar is added in the cake and icing sugar is used to decorate the cake. Icing sugar dilutes more quickly in cold water than the caster sugar. Many a times, caster sugar is used to make icing sugar.

Caster Sugar Vs White Sugar
The basic difference between castor sugar and white sugar is that the caster sugar is more fine than the white sugar. White sugar is the sugar that is used in daily culinary activities.
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Golden Caster Sugar
Light golden castor sugar is fine and free flowing raw cane sugar. There is a slight presence of molasses in the sugar, that renders a delicious flavor and aroma. This golden caster sugar is ideal for baking cakes. To store this caster sugar, keep it in cool and dry place to prevent lumping.

Caster Sugar Recipes
Here is a recipe of meringues that is made using caster sugar.
Ingredients

• 250 g caster sugar
• 4 egg white
• 1 pack of vanilla sugar

Procedure
Combine egg whites, vanilla and caster sugar and place it in a bowl which is kept over a double boiler. Obtain a fluffy foam by whisking the eggs. Take the bowl off the pan and keep on whisking, until they totally cool down. Pre-heat the oven at 176 Fahrenheit. Now place this mixture in a piping bag and lay the meringues in the desired shape. Place the meringues in the oven and keep the door open. When you hear the meringues crackle, they are cooked. Finally, you do not need to pick these meringues from the baking tray, they will come off the tray by themselves. For more recipes, read food recipes.

This was all about caster sugar and its uses. You can try using this sugar in cakes, meringues and in many beverages. Enjoy your 'sugary' sweets!