Question from Miss D
Do you have a recipe for frosting made without cane sugar?
Debra’s Answer
Unfortunately, most frosting is based on confectioner’s sugar, which makes the consistency.
There is something called Boiled Icing which is usually made with sugar syrup. You may be able to make this with honey, probably not agave, probably maple syrup. I haven’t tried it, but here is the recipe.
Boiled Icing
Beat egg white until frothy, add cream of tartar. Beat until stiff and dry. Cook sugar and water until it has reaches the honey stage, or drops heavily from spoon. Add 5 tablespoons slowly to egg, beating in well. Then cook remainder of syrup until it threads and pour over egg, beating thoroughly. Add flavoring and beat until cool. If any of you try this, let me know how it turns out.
