Vegetarian Garlic Basil Maple Glaze

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

This glossy glaze starts with thinly sliced garlic gently bloomed in olive oil until fragrant, then simmered down with pure maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of water into a rich, spoon-coating syrup. Torn fresh basil gets stirred in right at the end, wilting into the warm glaze so its aroma comes through in every drizzle. The balance of sweet, tangy, and herbaceous makes it a versatile finishing sauce for roasted vegetables, grain bowls, or crusty bread. It comes together in one small saucepan with just a handful of pantry staples, and it's an easy, flavor-packed addition to a vegetarian table.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil
Filippo Berio Olive Oil 25.3 fl oz Filippo Berio Olive Oil 50.7 fl oz Bertolli Cooking Olive Oil 50.72 oz Pompeian Olive Oil Classic Mediterranean - 16 Fl. Oz.Vigo® 100% Pure Olive Oil
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3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp water
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, torn

Instructions

1
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until it shimmers. Add the sliced garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and just beginning to turn golden at the edges, about 2–3 minutes. Watch closely, as the slices can brown quickly.
2
Pour in the maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and water. Stir to combine, then raise the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

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