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. It literally takes two minutes to make and adds more wonderful flavor to all sorts of sweets 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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This smooth maple glaze couldn’t be any easier to make. You only need a few ingredients, which you probably have in your pantry right now. I love easy recipes, don’t you? I originally made this recipe for maple icing to drizzle all over my easy banana scones.
It is seriously the best maple glaze for donuts! So, I just had to make these vegan pumpkin donuts to enjoy this recipe for maple glaze even more.
On top of that, you can drizzle it on scones, muffins, cakes, and more! My newest favorite way to use this maple icing is on my gluten-free pumpkin bread!
Ingredients + Substitutions
Three simple ingredients for a tasty treat. Plus, an easy substitution and optional variation in case you’re feeling adventurous.
- 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 monk fruit sweetener, the perfect replacement!
- Maple syrup: 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.
- Vanilla: The warmth of vanilla flavor brings a nice boost to this delightful maple glaze.
A full list of ingredients with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
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 your maple glaze over maple donuts, pumpkin bread, banana nut scones, or other delicious creations.
I don’t recommend storing maple icing at room temperature for more than an hour because it contains oat milk. Instead, keep this glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. (I always recommend storing food in glass containers because it keeps everything fresher for longer.
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
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. Storage Tips
I don’t recommend storing maple icing at room temperature for more than an hour because it contains oat milk. Instead, keep this glaze in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. (I always recommend storing food in glass containers because it keeps everything fresher for longer.
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