Quick Maple Bars
These quick and easy maple bars are a delicious, homemade treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. They’re made with store-bought biscuits and fried until golden brown, then topped with a sweet and flavorful maple glaze.
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Ingredients:
Ingredients for the Bars:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Buttermilk-style biscuits (store-bought) | 16-ounce tube |
| Vegetable oil | 3 cups |
Ingredients for the Maple Glaze:
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| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Light brown sugar, packed | ¾ cup |
| Salted butter | 5 tablespoons |
| Milk | 4 tablespoons |
| Light corn syrup | 1 ½ tablespoons |
| Maple extract | 1 tablespoon |
| Confectioners’ sugar | 1 ¾ cups |
Instructions:
- Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Biscuits: Flatten each biscuit slightly with your hands or a rolling pin.
- Fry the Biscuits: Carefully drop the flattened biscuits into the hot oil, frying a few pieces at a time. Fry each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Maple Glaze: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, milk, corn syrup, and maple extract. Remove from heat and whisk in the confectioners’ sugar.
- Glaze the Bars: Dip each fried biscuit into the warm maple glaze and let any excess drip off.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the glazed bars set for a few minutes before serving.
