Artificial Flavors Free Maple & Ginger Glaze
Warm, glossy, and layered with real flavor, this glaze brings together pure maple syrup, fresh ginger, and a gentle warmth from Ceylon cinnamon and turmeric in a way that feels genuinely special. Store-bought glazes and sauces are notorious for sneaking in synthetic flavor compounds, natural flavor blends, and additives that are nearly impossible to decode on a label — this one uses nothing of the sort. Every ingredient here is exactly what it sounds like, from the coconut aminos adding a savory depth to the apple cider vinegar brightening the whole thing up. The arrowroot slurry is a smart finishing move, thickening the glaze into a silky, spoon-coating consistency without any cornstarch or processed thickeners. A little patience at the stove goes a long way — keep the heat steady, watch for that gentle simmer, and you'll pull off a glaze that looks and tastes like it came from a serious kitchen. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or grain bowls and it instantly elevates whatever it touches.
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4 servings
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Combine the maple syrup, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, and sea salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the mixture is uniform.
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it begins to bubble around the edges, about 3 minutes. Watch closely — maple syrup can scorch quickly if the heat is too high.
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