Seed Oil Free Maple & Ginger Glaze
Warm, glossy, and layered with real depth, this glaze brings together the earthy sweetness of pure maple syrup, the umami punch of coconut aminos, and a bright hit of apple cider vinegar. Fresh ginger and Ceylon cinnamon add gentle heat and spice, while turmeric gives the whole thing a gorgeous golden hue. What makes this recipe such a smart choice for anyone avoiding industrial vegetable and seed oils is that every single ingredient is clean and intentional — there's no canola, no soybean oil, no hidden shortcuts. Coconut aminos stand in beautifully for soy sauce without any of the refined oil concerns that can sneak into bottled condiments and marinades. Arrowroot starch whisked with cold water thickens the glaze naturally, so you get that silky, spoon-coating consistency without any processed additives. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan in just a few minutes, making it an effortless upgrade for roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or anything that could use a little sticky, caramelized magic.
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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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