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Sugar Glaze Sauce Recipe

Sugar Glaze Sauce Recipe


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  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Sweet Maple Sugar Glaze Sauce drizzles pure culinary magic across desserts and breakfast treats. Silky smooth ingredients blend elegantly, creating a luxurious complement that elevates any dish you choose to enhance.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 24 tablespoons (1.5 cups) milk, water, or lemon juice

Flavor Enhancers:

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Sift powdered sugar through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean mixing vessel, ensuring a silky, lump-free texture.
  2. Pour liquid incrementally while whisking vigorously, creating a glossy, velvety consistency that cascades smoothly off your whisk.
  3. Incorporate vanilla extract and a delicate pinch of salt, stirring until the glaze transforms into a harmonious, flavor-enhanced liquid.
  4. Allow the glaze to rest for 2-3 minutes, which helps it thicken slightly and develop a more stable drizzling quality.
  5. Hover the whisk or spoon just above your prepared dessert, moving in gentle sweeping motions to create elegant, uniform glaze coverage.
  6. For optimal presentation, let the glazed treat sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, allowing the surface to set and develop a subtle sheen.
  7. Serve immediately or store in a cool environment to maintain the glaze’s pristine texture and glossy appearance.

Notes

  • Sifting the powdered sugar is crucial to prevent lumpy glaze, ensuring a silky-smooth texture that drapes beautifully over desserts.
  • Experiment with different liquids like orange juice, coconut milk, or flavored extracts to create unique variations that complement your specific dessert.
  • Add a touch of food coloring for festive glazes that match seasonal themes or special occasions, making your treats visually stunning.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with plant-based alternatives like almond or oat milk without compromising the glaze’s rich, sweet finish.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 172
  • Sugar: 27 g
  • Sodium: 0.5 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 42 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg