Description
Maple Bars are a delicious homemade treat made by frying buttermilk biscuits shaped like Long Johns and glazing them with a smooth maple-flavored icing. These bars combine a fluffy, golden exterior with a sweet and rich maple glaze, perfect for breakfast or dessert lovers. This recipe is quick to prepare, frying the bars to a light golden brown, then finishing with a luscious maple glaze made from brown sugar, butter, powdered sugar, and maple extract.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 8-count tube Original Pillsbury Grand Homestyle Buttermilk biscuits
- 4 cups Canola Oil (for frying)
Maple Glaze
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 Tablespoons milk
- 1 Tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 teaspoons Maple Flavor Extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Shape the Biscuits: Remove the individual biscuits from the tube and gently press and stretch them into an oblong shape, similar to a Long John, to prepare for frying.
- Combine Brown Sugar and Milk: In a small saucepan, add the brown sugar and milk, whisking to combine thoroughly for the base of the glaze.
- Add Butter and Dissolve Sugar: Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring frequently until the butter melts and the sugar fully dissolves.
- Incorporate Syrup and Flavor: Add the light corn syrup and maple flavor extract to the saucepan and whisk well to blend the flavors completely.
- Mix in Powdered Sugar: Gradually whisk in the powdered sugar, half a cup at a time, ensuring each addition is fully dissolved and the glaze is smooth before adding more.
- Keep Glaze Warm: Once the glaze is completely smooth, reduce the heat to low and keep warm while preparing the donuts.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with paper towels to absorb excess oil from the fried bars.
- Heat Oil: Add canola oil to a medium saucepan and heat to 350°F (175°C), checking the temperature with a meat or candy thermometer for accuracy.
- Fry the Biscuits: Add the shaped biscuits one or two at a time to the hot oil. Fry for 30 seconds to 2 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and fry for another 30 seconds to 2 minutes on the other side. Monitor oil temperature throughout to maintain 350°F.
- Drain Fried Biscuits: Remove the fried biscuits and place them onto the prepared baking sheet lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Allow to cool slightly for safe handling.
- Remove Paper Towels: After frying all biscuits, remove the paper towels from the baking sheet to prepare for glazing.
- Finish Glaze: Remove the glaze from heat and whisk vigorously off the stove to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Glaze the Bars: Dip each fried bar into the warm glaze, letting excess drip off, then place on the baking sheet to cool and set the glaze. Repeat with remaining bars.
- Serving and Storage: Enjoy the maple bars fresh within hours for best taste. Store leftovers in a Ziplock bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
Notes
- Maintain the oil temperature around 350°F to ensure even frying and avoid greasy bars.
- Be gentle when shaping biscuits to avoid tearing the dough.
- For best results, use fresh buttermilk biscuits and high-quality maple flavor extract.
- Bars are best eaten fresh but can be stored airtight at room temperature for 2 days.
