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This Maple Garlic Spice Mix delivers an unbeatable balance of sweet and salty flavors. You’ll love the flavors that enhance a wide variety of dishes, from meats and seafood to vegetables and snacks like popcorn. The balance of sweet maple and robust garlic adds a unique twist to everyday meals, and it’ll become staple in your kitchen.
This is a well-balanced homemade copycat version of maple-garlic blend of spices that closely mirrors the sweet, savory, salty profile of the original. It’s nicely sweet with maple flavors, bold garlic, and the rest of the spices rounds out the mix without overpowering. And it’s just in time for grilling season!
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Recipe creation
I got a bottle of the Great North Maple Garlic Seasoning from The Spice House back in 2019. We loved it, using it on fish and veggies all the time. This seasoning mix honors Wisconsin’s maple industry by mixing maple sugar with bold, savory, and hearty spices.
I used up the jar and continue to miss it, so I thought I’d see if I could make a copycat version, which would save me money, and I could create it anytime I wanted more. I’m super happy with the version I created. Besides, you guys know I love making my own spice mixes so I can leave the salt out, or cut way back on the salt.
First step was to look at the ingredients in the jar: Maple sugar, brown sugar, garlic, kosher salt, pepper, onion, green onion. I got a bag of the maple sugar from Amazon. The rest of the ingredients I have in my cupboard.
Pro Tips
- Use real maple sugar (not maple-flavored sugar) for authenticity
- If your garlic powder is mild, bump it up to 1½ tablespoons
- For a slightly “chunkier” gourmet texture, mix in:
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper
- If the blend clumps (maple sugar can do this), pulse briefly in a spice grinder
- I like to mix the spices together on a piece of parchment paper. This makes it easy to pick the paper up and use it like a funnel to pour into the storage jar.
Storage
Store this mix in a cool dark place, in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Be sure to keep it away from heat and humidity (maple sugar can harden).
Where to use this spice mix:
- Seafood: We use it all the time on salmon and other fish. It’s an easy maple glazed seafood option.
- Bacon: Sprinkle before baking
- Roasted veggies: sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash
- Proteins: roasted chicken, grilled pork
- Snack hack: popcorn with melted butter and this mix
- Beans: stir into baked beans for instant depth
- Breakfast: Mix with cream cheese and smear on a bagel
And I’ve served it with some simple sauteed bok choy.
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How to make this sweet & savory spice Recipe
Maple Garlic Spice Mix
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons maple sugar
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar packed
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt optional
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried chives or green onion
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper or white pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika optional, but recommended for depth
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined and no clumps remain. Taste and adjust flavorings if desired. Transfer to an airtight spice jar.
Notes
More maple sugar for sweetness
More garlic if you want it bolder
Leave the salt out entirely
More salt for a stronger savory punch Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Keep away from heat and humidity (maple sugar can harden).
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations, and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
Debi
This is so good! Perfect on fish, tofu, veggies. I’m so glad I created this mix. I just know you’ll love it as much as we do. Debi, author, Life Currents