Maple Magic Homemade Maple Glaze
The Perfect Maple Glaze for Your Holiday Desserts!
Boost Your Baking with this Maple Glaze Recipe
This rich and sweet homemade maple glaze and it’s very sweet, is the perfect finishing touch to elevate your favorite homemade desserts, turning them into irresistible, mouthwatering treats.
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Here are 15 food ideas you can pair with this homemade maple glaze recipe
Homemade Maple Glaze is also incredibly versatile and can be used on a wide range of foods, from breakfast items to desserts and even savory dishes.
French Toast: Transform ordinary French toast into a gourmet breakfast by adding a drizzle of maple glaze.
Donuts: Maple glaze is a classic choice for topping both cake and yeast-raised donuts.
Cakes: Use maple glaze to frost cakes, particularly those with flavors that complement the sweetness of maple.
Cookies: Drizzle or dip your favorite cookies in maple glaze for an extra layer of flavor.
Baked Ham: Maple glaze is a popular choice for enhancing the flavor of baked ham, adding a sweet and savory dimension.
Carrots: Glazed carrots with a maple glaze are a delicious side dish that combines sweetness and earthiness.
Sweet Potatoes: Roasted or mashed sweet potatoes with a maple glaze are a popular side dish during the holidays.
Ice Cream: Warm maple glaze can be poured over vanilla ice cream for a delectable sundae topping.
Roasted Nuts: Add a touch of sweetness to roasted nuts like pecans or almonds by coating them with maple glaze.
Bacon: Maple-glazed bacon is a delightful combination of salty and sweet flavors.
Grilled Salmon: Brushing maple glaze on grilled salmon can create a delicious sweet and savory glaze.
Pumpkin Bread: Drizzle maple glaze over homemade or store-bought pumpkin bread for added sweetness and flavor.
Popcorn: A drizzle of maple glaze can turn plain popcorn into a sweet and salty snack.
Breakfast Sausages: Maple-glazed breakfast sausages offer a sweet and savory flavor profile.
Pancakes and Waffles: Drizzle maple glaze over your morning pancakes or waffles for a sweet breakfast treat.
This time for a Maple Glaze Dessert I opted for Betty Crocker's spiced pumpkin cookie mix topped with this maple glaze recipe
Be sure to sift the powdered sugar
completely melt the butter
Use a low to medium heat
Vintage Style Cake Plate Jadeite Glass
Today’s Helpful Housewife Hint:
When preparing your maple glaze, warm the maple syrup slightly before mixing it with the powdered sugar.
This makes it easier to achieve a smooth and lump-free consistency. You can do this by microwaving the maple syrup for about 10-15 seconds or gently heating it in a saucepan.
Just be careful not to overheat it, as you don't want to cook off the maple flavor.
How do you apply glaze?
Drizzling Method:
For most desserts and breakfast items, you can drizzle maple glaze over the top.
You can use a spoon, a fork, or a squeeze bottle with a narrow tip for more control.
Brushing Method:
For larger items, like a ham or salmon, you can use a pastry brush to evenly coat the surface with maple glaze. Brush on a generous layer for a glossy finish.
Dipping Method:
When it comes to cookies or donuts, you can dip them directly into the maple glaze. Hold the item with a fork and dip it into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
Use as a Frosting:
If you're topping a cake or cupcakes, you can spread the maple glaze evenly over the surface using a spatula or the back of a spoon. Allow it to set before serving
Served on a sweet little vintage dish
Maple Glaze Recipe
Notes:
Makes: a little over 1 Cup of glaze plenty for glazing one bundt cake or twenty cookies.
Maple extract is optional
Cools down quickly
Time to make: 10 minutes
𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜:
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 Cup quality maple syrup
1 Cup sifted powdered sugar
A pinch of salt
1/8 teaspoon maple extract - optional
𝚍𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜:
In a small saucepan over a low heat, melt butter and syrup together, whisking occasionally.
Once butter is completely melted, remove from heat, add maple extract (optional) whisk in powdered sugar in large spoonfuls at a time keep whisking until combined.
Add a pinch of salt if desired. Cool 2-3 minutes - the glaze thickens quickly so feel free to but back on heat if needed.
Pumpkin cookies with a generous drizzle of maple glaze have always been one of my favorite cookies for the holidays!
This maple glaze recipe is for anyone with a deep-rooted love for maple
