Vermont Maple Boiled Icing
Elevate your dessert game with Vermont Maple Boiled Icing, a luscious, glossy frosting that showcases the rich, natural flavor of pure Vermont maple syrup. This airy, meringue-style icing is crafted by whipping egg whites to soft peaks and incorporating a hot maple syrup mixture cooked to the perfect soft-ball stage. The result is a velvety, cloud-like texture with a delicate balance of sweetness and a hint of vanilla, if desired. Perfect for topping cakes, cupcakes, or cookies, this icing sets beautifully and adds an elegant, rustic charm to any treat. Quick to make in under 30 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for maple syrup enthusiasts and anyone looking for a frosting with a unique twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pure Vermont maple syrup
- 2 large Egg whites
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the pure Vermont maple syrup, granulated sugar, and water. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Over medium heat, bring the syrup mixture to a boil. Place a candy thermometer in the pan and cook the syrup until it reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage). Do not stir while the syrup is boiling.
While the syrup is boiling, place the egg whites, cream of tartar, and salt in a stand mixer bowl. Whisk on medium speed until soft peaks form.
When the syrup reaches 240°F, remove it from the heat immediately. With the mixer running on low speed, slowly pour the hot syrup into the whipped egg whites in a steady, thin stream. Be careful to avoid splashing.
Increase the mixer speed to high and beat the mixture until stiff, glossy peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
If desired, add the vanilla extract toward the end of the mixing process and beat until fully incorporated.
Use the frosting immediately to spread on cakes, cupcakes, or cookies. This icing sets quickly as it cools, so work efficiently.
Allow the icing to fully set at room temperature (about 30 minutes) before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
709 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 275 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.3 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 161 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
