16 Ways To Glaze The Heck Out Of Your Thanksgiving
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16 Ways To Glaze The Heck Out Of Your Thanksgiving

Glaze is the G.O.A.T.

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16 Ways To Glaze The Heck Out Of Your Thanksgiving
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Sometimes it's glossy, sometimes it’s savory, and it’s often sweet -- Glaze is a delicious little addition to dip, drip, or brush onto almost any part of the food pyramid. I may be exaggerating a little by saying this, but glaze is the highlight of my Fall. Sure, I love the various things some may associate with the season, be it following current color trends in fashion and home decor.

I’d rather decorate my meats, breads, vegetables, fruits, desserts, and standalone ingredients in a layer (or two...or three) of melt-in-your-mouth coating, though. I’m just a little bit obsessed. So, I have curated sixteen glazing options that may inspire some dinner ideas and that, hopefully, help you decide on a few flavorful Thanksgiving ‘staples’.


These recipes caught my eye. Take a gander at the recipes and see what you think! The following dishes are mentioned with the type of glaze that may complement it the most.

1. Apple Cider Maple-Glazed Ham

"This Baked Ham Apple Cider Glaze is dripping with flavor, wonderfully moist, and beautifully caramelized..." - CarlsbadCravings.com

2. Baked Honey-Glazed Chicken

"These sticky honey glazed chicken drumsticks are finger-lickin’ good!! The honey-soy glaze make the drumsticks so flavorful and completely irresistible." - NatashasKitchen.com

3. Caramelized Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Chili Glaze

"The BEST Caramelized Grilled Pineapple smothered with the moist irresistible buttery, tangy Brown Sugar Orange Chili Glaze! You will never want to eat pineapple any other way again and it only takes about 20 minutes start to finish! " - CarlsbadCravings.com

4. Cinnamon Sugar-Glazed Almonds

"The most important aspect of this treat, of course, is getting the right glaze on the almonds. To get that light, wonderful crust, we whisked egg whites into stiff peeks and then added the sugar, cinnamon, and salt." - 12Tomatoes.com

5. Cranberry Orange-Glazed Green Beans

"Step away from the canned soup and french fried onions and lighten up your holiday vegetable side dishes by making these slightly sweet and tangy Cranberry Orange Glazed Green Beans." - CupcakesandKaleChips.com

6. Garlic Butter Soy-Glazed Mushrooms

"Garlic Butter Soy-Glazed Mushrooms is the easiest, most mouthwatering gluten-free side dish recipe..." - IowaGirlEats.com

7. Glazed Almond Poppy Seed Bread

"It is just so yummy and warms the soul." - LilLuna.com

8. Glazed Apple Hand Pies

"These Glazed Apple Hand Pies are the perfect fall treat. And in about 30 minutes, you’ll have one of these delicious baked treats in your hands!" - ShugarySweets.com

9. Glazed Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

"Glazed pumpkin sugar cookies are the best way to enjoy pumpkin spice and Fall flavors! Soft-baked & thick pumpkin sugar cookies are topped with an easy pumpkin spice glaze. Try just eating one of these delicious sugar cookies." - TogetherasFamily.com

10. Honey Butter Crescent Rolls

" They are dynamite–both sweet and savory and melt in your mouth. " - KatiesCucina.com

11. Honey-Glazed Roasted Peaches

"When peaches are at their seasonal peak, they can speak for themselves with only a few added flavorings. In this simple recipe, they are roasted with honey to bring out their juices, and served with a dollop of creamy mascarpone as a simple dessert." - Blog.Williams-Sonoma.com

12. Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potato Bites

"Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and PACKED with that comforting “cinnamon roll” flavor. They’re so easy to make and are actually healthy for you!" - NaturalChow.com

13. Maple-Glazed Pecans

"These Maple Glazed Pecans are a scrumptious nut to snack on just as they are or they can be added to salads, tossed in yogurt, oatmeal or chopped up in cookie batter! " - TheFoodieAffair.com

14. Maple-Glazed Turkey with Bacon and Sage Butter

"Juicy, tender turkey is slathered with sage-infused butter, shingled with crispy bacon, and glazed with maple syrup in what just might be the best Thanksgiving turkey you’ve ever tasted!" - FiveHeartHome.com

15. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Maple Glaze

"Think you don't like Brussels sprouts? Try roasting them. It brings out the nutty sweetness of the Brussels sprouts. They are perfectly complemented by the tangy and sweet balsamic-maple glaze, which makes this dish oh so delicious!" - YayforFood.com

16. Spicy Bourbon-Glazed Carrots

"Made with bourbon, brown sugar, and a little kick of spice to warm up your palette, you won’t be able to stop eating them!" - TheChunkyChef.com

Of course, you're not limited to dressing up only this list of dishes or to using the exact type of glaze mentioned in the recipes. Whether your preference lies in honey, brown sugar, bourbon, maple syrup, root beer, lemon, or other kinds and combinations, let me say this: You won’t be disappointed...or at least I hope not. Glaze is the G.O.A.T.! Have a great holiday and remember how blessed you are to even have food on the table!

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