If you want to make your baked treats even more irresistible, the best way to do it is with this sweet maple glaze made with powdered sugar and real maple syrup. Add more wonderful flavor to all sorts of delights like cinnamon rolls, cakey donuts, cookies, and so much more. It’s one of my favorite glazes to make and I’m betting it soon will be for you too!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple: This smooth maple glaze couldn’t be any easier to make. You only need a few ingredients, which you probably have in your kitchen right now.
- Silky smooth: The texture of this heavenly glaze is like a dream come true. Even the best donuts and desserts will taste all the more delicious with this addition.
- Reduced sugar option!: While you traditionally make glaze with powdered sugar, I have an option for you to reduce that sugar so you get all that sweetness in a healthier way.
Ingredients + Notes
Three simple ingredients for a tasty treat.
- Powdered Sugar: Powdered sugar gives this maple glaze a sweet flavor and that amazing texture. If you want to make this with a reduced sugar option, use Powdered Monkfruit Sweetener, the perfect replacement!
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Substitutions + Variations
Here are some ways to spice things up!
- Vanilla: The warmth of vanilla flavor brings a nice boost to this delightful maple glaze.
- Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon sprinkled in is oh-so-spicy.
- Maple Flavors: In the absence of pure maple syrup, maple extract can be used. Remember, an extract is more concentrated, so adjust the quantity accordingly. Avoid “maple flavor” as it often lacks the authentic taste of real maple.
How To Make A Maple Glaze
- Add dry ingredients to a small bowl and thoroughly combine. Pour in liquid ingredients.
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- Whisk together until well combined and clumps are gone.
- Drizzle over maple donuts, pumpkin bread, banana nut scones, or other delicious creations.
Serving Ideas
Wondering what to drizzle this smooth maple glaze on?
- Pumpkin Bread: During that time of year when pumpkin bread and pumpkin everything is around, maple glaze brings a sweet and wonderful addition to the flavors without overwhelming.
- Banana Bread: And yes, even banana bread too! The sweetness of bananas is definitely a match for this charming maple glaze.
- Scones: Scones can only ever improve if you drizzle this maple glaze on top. That’s exactly why it’s included in my recipe for Banana Nut Scones, though you can certainly add it to other scones, too.
- Muffins: Muffins are another spectacular baked goodie that deserves maple drizzle. From Pumpkin Spice Muffins to Banana Muffins and everything in between, there’s nothing better.
- Donuts: When you make Pumpkin Donuts, take them to the next level by using this maple glaze as the finishing touch.
- Waffles: Try maple glaze on your Applesauce Cinnamon Waffles, and you’ll probably never want syrup on them again.
- Cinnamon Rolls: Give your cinnamon rolls a new twist with a maple glaze topping that perfectly pairs with that cinnamon spice.
- Cookies: Your cookies will have a beautiful look and taste when you pour on some maple glaze. Buck tradition and dream up new flavors with the addition of this glaze.
Storage Tips
Storing this sweet maple glaze is simple. Here are my top tips.
- Fridge: Keep the glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. This method aligns with sustainable living practices and ensures longer freshness.
- Room Temperature: I don’t recommend storing it at room temperature for more than an hour as it does contain oat milk.
FAQ
Maple glaze is made with powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and milk. I’ve made this recipe plant-based using oat milk. You can use your favorite options: almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, or anything else.
If your maple glaze has become too watery, you can add a little powdered sugar at a time to balance things out. Adjust with the plant milk until you get the consistency you want for your donuts, cakes, scones, muffins, and other treats.
Glaze doesn’t harden as much as icing tends to. The thickness of the glaze will determine how well it hardens.
Frosting is the thickest, followed by icing and then glaze.
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Recipe
Maple Glaze
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon oat milk, or your plant milk of choice
Instructions
- Add dry ingredients to a small bowl and thoroughly combine. Pour in liquid ingredients.
- Whisk together until well combined and clumps are gone.
- Drizzle over maple donuts, pumpkin bread, banana nut scones, or other delicious creations.
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Notes
- Fridge: Keep the glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. This method aligns with sustainable living practices and ensures longer freshness.
- Room Temperature: I don’t recommend storing it at room temperature for more than an hour as it does contain oat milk.
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