Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for maple glaze
Best swap for maple glaze: Honey glaze, 1:1; sweeter, less complex; thin with a splash of water if needed.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Maple Glaze?
The best swap for Maple Glaze is Honey Glaze, 1:1; sweeter, less complex; thin with a splash of water if needed. Another option is Agave Syrup, 1:1; neutral sweetness, lacks maple character. The table below also lists Maple Syrup Reduced with Butter, Brown Sugar Dissolved In Butter and Sorghum Syrup, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Honey glaze | 1:1; sweeter, less complex; thin with a splash of water if needed Diet and health: Not for babies under 12 months: the CDC says honey can cause infant botulism. |
| Agave syrup | 1:1; neutral sweetness, lacks maple character |
| Maple syrup reduced with butter | simmer 1/2 cup syrup with 1 tbsp butter until it coats a spoon; the from-scratch version |
| Brown sugar dissolved in butter | 2 tbsp brown sugar melted into 1 tbsp butter per 1/4 cup glaze; caramel rather than maple, but it lacquers the same |
| Sorghum syrup | 1:1; darker and more mineral, and close in body |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
- CDC, Foods and Drinks to Avoid or Limit (infants and toddlers) (opens in a new tab)
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