ReelsMealsStart cooking

Shiny Fruit Tart Glaze

Recipe by The Lazy Pastry Chef on YouTubeAdded 5 November 2026.

5 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A glossy glaze that adds a beautiful shine to fruit tarts and other desserts. Made with water, sugar, pectin, and a splash of lemon juice, it sets perfectly when cooled to the right temperature.

Free. No account needed.

Method

  1. Heat the water in a saucepan until it reaches 130°F (129°F).

  2. While the water is heating, combine the pectin and sugar in a separate bowl.

  3. When the water reaches the target temperature, gradually whisk the pectin‑sugar mixture into the water.

  4. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue boiling for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly.

  5. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.

  6. Allow the glaze to cool to about 90°F (90°F) before brushing it onto fruit or other desserts.

Tips while you cook

Heat water to exact temperature
Heat the water until it reaches 130 °F (54 °C) before adding the pectin‑sugar mixture.
Whisk pectin‑sugar mixture gradually
Gradually whisk the pectin‑sugar mixture into the hot water.
Boil for correct time
Boil the mixture for 3–5 minutes while stirring constantly.
Cool to proper temperature before brushing
Allow the glaze to cool to about 90 °F (32 °C) before brushing onto fruit.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

Made it?

Tap a star to rate it. Ratings help other cooks decide what to make next.

Rate this recipe

Watch The Lazy Pastry Chef make it. The video loads from YouTube when you tap.

The Lazy Pastry Chef made this.

The recipe comes from The Lazy Pastry Chef’s YouTube video. ReelsMeals wrote it down from the caption and the voiceover. Check the original if something looks off, and for anything about allergens.

Are you The Lazy Pastry Chef and want this changed? Email [email protected].

Share or print it

Credit or embed it on your own site

More dessert recipes