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Pumpkin Bread Glaze

Pumpkin Bread Glaze

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This glaze for pumpkin bread takes this tasty loaf over the top! Try it with this simple maple or vanilla icing.

Ingredients

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For the maple glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter, salted or unsalted (or vegan butter, or omit*)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 3 drops maple extract (or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla)
  • 1 tablespoon milk of choice, plus more if needed

For the pumpkin bread:

Instructions

  1. Make the Pumpkin Bread.
  2. When the pumpkin bread is fully cooled to room temperature, heat the butter and maple syrup in a small saucepan until the butter melts. In a medium bowl, slowly whisk the powdered sugar, butter and maple syrup, salt and maple extract (or vanilla) until a thick glaze forms. Gradually add the milk to make a smooth, pourable glaze. If the glaze is too sticky, add a teaspoon more milk until it comes to a smooth, thick consistency. (If desired, you can add more maple extract to taste.)
  3. Use a fork to drizzle across the bread. Allow approximately 20 minutes for the glaze to dry. The glazed bread stores up to 5 days at room temperature (without getting sticky!) or for best results, store refrigerated up to 10 days.

Notes

*The butter is crucial for having a glaze that stays solid during storage and doesn’t become sticky. If you choose to omit it, adjust the milk quantity accordingly and store refrigerated for best results.