Lemon Glaze
Silky sweetness and fresh lemon tart flavor make a deliciously simple lemon glaze for muffins, breads and your mouth (trust me, you won’t be able to resist). Plus, recipes to use your lemon glaze on!
Sweet Lemon Glaze For Muffins, Breads, Cookies and More…
The very first time I made this lemon glaze, I thought, “What else can I put this on?” Perhaps muffins… or cake, or peaches? Maybe I should just drizzle it right into my mouth. That’s how good this lemon glaze for muffins is.
But remember, you can glaze anything and everything you’d like. (Including your tongue.)
And, if you’re in the mood for more tart lemony goodness, you have to check out my 2 ingredient Lemon Sugar recipe.
Yep, Just 2 Ingredients For The Best Lemon Glaze
Lemon glaze is one of the simplest sweet treats for adding an extra oomph to your desserts. With just 2 ingredients, you’re on your way to glazing and dazzling the heck out of your guests.
- 1st ingredient: confectioners’ sugar
- 2nd ingredient: fresh-squeezed lemon juice
How to Make Lemon Glaze
Think the ingredients list is short and easy? Wait ‘til you see how easy it is to make.
First, simply bake and cool any baked goods you’d like to glaze.
Then, start the glaze by adding powdered sugar and one tablespoon of lemon juice to a small bowl.
Whisk together both ingredients until super well mixed and the sugar is dissolved. It’ll be very thick.
If you find the glaze too thick to stir, even after a bit of patience–the two ingredients take a bit of stirring to truly meld, then add a small trickle of lemon juice and whisk.
Once the lemon glaze is pourable but very thick, it’s time to stop. 😉
Once you’re satisfied with the texture, drizzle over your desired baked goods. Allow to firm up and enjoy!
How’s About Some Blueberry Muffins With Lemon Glaze?
Here, I’ve gathered my very favorite blueberry muffins to add today’s homemade recipe on. Check out each delicious treat:
- Oat Flour Blueberry Muffins
- Vegan Gluten Free Blueberry Muffins
- Vegan Healthy Banana Blueberry Muffins
Recipes That Are Great to Use Your Lemon Glaze On!
If I could, I would put this glaze on everything. 😉 This lemon glaze is for muffins, breads and so much more.
- Vegan Zucchini Muffins
- Strawberry Lemon Muffins
- Irresistibly Moist Vegan Gluten Free Zucchini Bread
- Vegan Lemon Almond Poppy Seed Bread
- Lemon Coconut Macaroons
- Vegan Soft Baked Lemon Donuts
- Lemon Blackberry Muffins
- Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins (Gluten Free)
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Lemon Glaze for Muffins & Bread
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 6–10 servings 1x
Description
Silky sweetness and fresh lemon tart flavor make a deliciously simple lemon glaze for muffins, breads and your mouth (trust me, you won’t be able to resist). Plus, recipes to use your lemon glaze on!
Ingredients
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Add powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to a medium mixing bowl.
- Whisk together until very thick and well mixed. If needed, add in up to 1 additional tablespoon lemon juice to reach desired thickness—start by whisking in just a splash of lemon juice until very thick and glaze falls off the spoon slowly while holding its shape.
- You don’t want to over-liquefy the glaze. However, if it gets too thin, simply add in more powdered sugar to thicken.
- The texture you’re aiming for is very thick, just pourable glaze that falls very slowly off the spoon, thicker than honey.
- Pour over semi-cooled baked goods like muffins and breads.
- Prep Time: 3 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: How-To, Dessert
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
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Thanks for this recipe. It’s so easy to make it at home!
You’re so welcome! 😊
This glaze is delicious on EVERYTHING!
Yes! One you start glazing, it’s basically impossible to stop! 😂
I tried this Lemon Glaze on muffins and they turned out really good! Love it!
Woohoo! That’s awesome!
You had me on this! Can’t wait to try it!
I know you’re gonna love it!
I’m going to make this over the weekend. I have a blueberry muffin recipe that this would be perfect for!
Ooh that sounds divine! Hope you have a fun weekend of baking, Beth!