Easy maple glaze made with just 3 ingredients and 2 minutes of active time. Drizzle it over doughnuts, scones, quickbreads, or your favorite dessert recipes for a pretty and delicious finish!
This luscious maple glaze sings with the earthy flavor of maple syrup sharpened with a touch of salt. It has a rich, buttery mouthfeel that makes it super addictive and versatile.
I especially love this glaze drizzled over my favorite gluten-free pumpkin bread. It starts out silky-smooth, and within a few minutes, it hardens into an icing-like finish that locks in moisture and keeps the quickbread fresh for days.
This glaze also works beautifully on a variety of desserts, from breakfast pastries such as scones and muffins, to sugar cookies and doughnuts.
Its also incredibly quick and simple to make. In the time its taken you to read this post, you could have whipped up a batch of glaze!
How to Make Maple Glaze
This recipe comes together with just a few minutes of active time. For best results, let it sit for 20 minutes to thicken before using.
This recipe makes a small batch of glaze, a little over half a cup, just the right amount for 1 loaf cake, 12 muffins, or 1 batch of scones. Feel free to increase the recipe if you need more glaze.
Pour it over your favorite desserts, such as doughnuts,
How to use Maple Glaze
This easy maple glaze makes a delicious finish for a wide variety of desserts and pastries. Here are a few favorites:
However you use this buttery, salty-sweet maple glaze, I hope you love it!
Dan Sheppard Makes Maple Glaze
How do you make maple syrup glaze?
In a medium bowl, slowly whisk the powdered sugar, butter and maple syrup, salt and maple extract until a thick glaze forms. Gradually add the milk to make a smooth, pourable glaze. If the glaze is too sticky, add a teaspoon more milk until it comes to a smooth, thick consistency.
How do you make maple glaze?
Powdered Sugar: Also known as confectioners sugar. Vanilla Extract: Real vanilla extract rounds out the flavor of this glaze perfectly. We are all about easy recipes and this maple glaze recipe is a simple recipe that’s as easy as they come. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until lightly brown.
What does maple glaze taste like?
It uses lightly browned butter and real maple syrup (no extracts here!) to give it a creamy consistency and cut through the sharp powdered sugar taste, leaving you with a perfectly sweet and flavorful maple drizzle. This recipe is the same maple glaze we use on our Apple Scones, one of many delicious breakfast recipes we make on repeat.
What is maple glaze used for?
This smooth maple glaze is infused with sweet maple syrup and is the perfect way to make your desserts next-level delicious. Use on donuts, cookies, cake, cinnamon rolls, and more! This post may contain affiliate links.