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Maple Butter Recipe


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 40–45 minutes (including cooling)
  • Yield: 3/4 cup
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Maple Butter is a creamy, sweet spread made with whipped butter, reduced maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. It’s rich, smooth, and perfect for biscuits, pancakes, waffles, toast, or holiday gifting.


Ingredients

8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 cup dark or robust maple syrup

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon


Instructions

  1. Let butter sit at room temperature until softened.
  2. In a saucepan, simmer maple syrup over medium heat. Reduce to medium-low and cook 10–12 minutes until it thickens and reduces by about 1/4. Let cool completely for 20–25 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
  4. Add cooled maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon. Whip until fluffy and lighter in color.

Notes

Add a splash of vanilla extract for extra warmth.

Mix in finely chopped pecans or walnuts for a nutty variation.

Use a pinch of nutmeg or cloves for stronger spice.

Maple butter firms up in the fridge but softens again at room temperature.

Works as a spread or frosting for muffins, quick breads, and rolls.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Whipping
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 70 mg
  • Fat: 7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 8 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Cholesterol: 20 mg