Homemade Piping Gel Two Recipes Gelatin or Vegetarian

Dissolve gelatin in the water for 2 minutes.

Place in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds or in a double boiler and melt the gelatin.

Place the corn syrup and extract in a saucepan over low heat. Once the corn syrup is hot, add in the gelatin mixture.

Stir well to combine.

That's it - your piping gel is ready.

This gel will thicken as it sits.

Dissolve the cornstarch in half the water.

Place the sugar and the remaining water on low heat and stir until all the sugar has dissolved.

Add the lemon juice, and cornstarch mixture.

Stir until thick and opaque.

The cornflour should cook until it becomes opaque (see image below).

Switch off the flame.

Store in a glass jar or container.

Once cooled use as desired.

If necessary add hot water to bring to the right consistency.