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Easy 4-Ingredient Maple Glaze Recipe: Perfect for Fall Baking!
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Easy 4-Ingredient Maple Glaze Recipe: Perfect for Fall Baking!
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Easy 4-Ingredient Maple Glaze Recipe: Perfect for Fall Baking!

Discover how to make a delicious and easy maple glaze with only 4 ingredients. This quick fall recipe is perfect for desserts, featuring pure maple syrup, salted butter, powdered sugar, and maple extract for an enhanced flavor. Get tips for substitutions like using unsalted butter with a pinch of salt.
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Smooth and Creamy Maple Glaze
Smooth and Creamy Maple Glaze

Recipe Information

2m
Prep Time
1m
Cook Time
3m
Total Time
8
Servings
Easy
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
127
Calories
1g
Protein
25g
Carbs
4g
Fat
Maple Glaze Drizzled Over a Dessert
Maple Glaze Drizzled Over a Dessert

Ingredients

  • Salted Butter
    (If using unsalted butter, add a pinch of fine sea salt to the glaze to balance sweetness.)

    2 tablespoons
  • Pure Maple Syrup
    (Ensure to use pure maple syrup, not pancake syrup, for authentic flavor.)

    โ…“ cup
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  • Powdered Sugar

    1 cup
  • Maple Extract
    (This enhances the maple flavor significantly.)

    ยผ teaspoon
Servings: 8
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!
Four Simple Glaze Ingredients
Four Simple Glaze Ingredients

Instructions

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    In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the salted butter over low heat or in the microwave.
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    In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt the salted butter over low heat or in the microwave.
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    Melt gently to prevent scorching and ensure even heating.
  • 2

    Remove the melted butter from heat (if using a saucepan) and whisk in the pure maple syrup until well combined and smooth.
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    Remove the melted butter from heat (if using a saucepan) and whisk in the pure maple syrup until well combined and smooth.
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    Mixing these liquids thoroughly sets the base for a smooth glaze.
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  • 3

    Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, whisking continuously until the glaze is smooth, thick, and completely lump-free.
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    Gradually add the powdered sugar to the mixture, whisking continuously until the glaze is smooth, thick, and completely lump-free.
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    Add sugar slowly to avoid lumps. If too thick, add a tiny bit of milk or water. If too thin, add more powdered sugar.
  • 4

    Stir in the maple extract. Taste and adjust for desired maple intensity. Your simple maple glaze is now ready to use!
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    Stir in the maple extract. Taste and adjust for desired maple intensity. Your simple maple glaze is now ready to use!
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    A small amount of maple extract provides a strong flavor, so add incrementally.
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