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
- Let butter sit at room temperature until softened.
- 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.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter until creamy.
- 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