Description
This easy maple glaze recipe is the perfect sweet topping to elevate your desserts. Made with powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, and just a touch of milk and vanilla, it creates a smooth, pourable glaze ideal for drizzling over cakes, donuts, scones, and muffins. This no-cook glaze comes together in minutes, offering a deliciously sweet finish with warm, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
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Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix powdered sugar and maple syrup: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and pure maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add vanilla and salt: Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor depth.
- Adjust consistency with milk: Gradually add milk one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the glaze reaches your desired consistency. It should be thick yet pourable.
- Apply the glaze: Drizzle the glaze immediately over cooled desserts like cakes, donuts, scones, or muffins for optimal coverage and flavor.
- Let it set: If you prefer a firmer glaze, allow it to set for 15–20 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker glaze, use less milk to keep consistency dense and spreadable.
- For a more fluid pour-over icing, add a bit more milk to thin the glaze.
- This glaze complements warm spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for fall treats.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Whisk well before reuse.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
