Shellfish Free Maple & Ginger Glaze
Sweet, tangy, and warmly spiced, this glaze comes together in a single small saucepan with nothing but pantry staples and a little patience. Pure maple syrup forms the backbone, while coconut aminos add a savory depth that plays beautifully against the brightness of apple cider vinegar. Fresh grated ginger, Ceylon cinnamon, and turmeric layer in gentle heat and earthiness, making this far more complex than a simple sugar glaze has any right to be. An arrowroot slurry is whisked in at the end to bring everything to a glossy, spoon-coating consistency that clings perfectly to whatever you're glazing. Many store-bought glazes and sauces sneak in shellfish-derived ingredients or are processed on shared lines, so making your own from scratch is the cleanest way to stay worry-free. The whole process takes just minutes, but the result tastes like something you'd find at a thoughtful restaurant rather than a weeknight kitchen. Drizzle it over roasted vegetables, brush it onto proteins before the final minutes of cooking, or use it as a dipping sauce — it's genuinely versatile.
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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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