Easy Homemade Maple Butter Recipe
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This homemade maple butter recipe is rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet with real maple flavor. Made with just butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt, it is the perfect spread for sourdough bread, biscuits, on top of pancakes, waffles, and more.
There is something about maple syrup that instantly makes a breakfast feel cozy. Maybe it is because it reminds me of slow Saturday mornings, stacks of pancakes, and trying to keep little hands from drinking the syrup straight from the bottle.
This maple syrup butter takes that classic maple flavor and turns it into a creamy, spreadable treat that tastes incredible on just about everything. It is simple enough for an everyday breakfast but feels special enough to serve for holidays and brunches.
I love serving it on a warm slice of my sourdough UnLoaf, spread thick on whole wheat sandwich bread, or slathered over fresh warm biscuits. It is also amazing melted into a stack of sourdough pancakes. Honestly, once you make it, you may find yourself looking for excuses to put it on everything.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Made with only 3 ingredients
- Rich and sweet maple flavor
- Takes just a few minutes to make
- Perfect for breakfast and brunch
- Easy to make ahead
- Delicious on bread, biscuits, pancakes, and waffles
- Feels fancy while being incredibly simple
Ingredients Needed:
Butter: Softened butter creates a light and creamy texture. Salted or unsalted butter both work well.
Pure Maple Syrup: Use real maple syrup for the best flavor. The richer the syrup, the richer the butter.
Salt: A small pinch balances the sweetness and brings out the maple flavor.
Tools You May Need
- Mixing bowl
- Electric hand mixer, stand mixer with whisk attachment, or whisk
- Measuring spoons
How to Make Maple Butter
Step 1: Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl. Pour in the maple syrup and add a pinch of salt.
Step 2: Using a hand mixer, stand mixer, or just a whisk, beat the mixture until smooth, fluffy, and fully combined. Continue whipping for another minute or two until light and airy.
Step 3: Transfer to a serving dish or airtight container. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Tips
- Make sure your butter is fully softened before mixing.
- Use pure maple syrup rather than pancake syrup for the best flavor.
- If the mixture looks slightly separated at first, keep whipping. It will come together.
- For an extra fluffy texture, whip the butter for a few additional minutes.
- Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
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Flavor Variations
Cinnamon Maple Butter: Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon for a warm and cozy flavor.
Vanilla Twist: Mix in 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Maple Honey Butter: Replace part of the maple syrup with honey.
Pumpkin Spice Maple Butter: Add a pinch of pumpkin pie spice.
Brown Sugar: Add a tablespoon of brown sugar in place of part of the maple syrup for extra richness.
What to Serve Maple Butter With or How to Use It
- Sourdough UnLoaf
- Whole wheat sandwich bread
- Sourdough biscuits
- Sourdough pancakes
- Waffles
- English muffins
- Toast
- Scones
- Cornbread
- Dinner rolls
- Banana bread
- Sweet potatoes
- French toast
- Muffins
You can also melt a spoonful over custard oatmeal, spread it on warm muffins, or add it to a breakfast board for holidays and gatherings.
If there is warm bread involved, this recipe is almost always a good idea.
Storage
Store pure maple butter in an airtight container (I like using a mason jar) in the refrigerator. It has a shelf life of up to 2 weeks.
Allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best texture and spreadable consistency.
You can also freeze for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Salted butter works great. Simply reduce or omit the additional salt.
Absolutely. It stores well and is perfect for making ahead for holidays and brunches. Store in the refrigerator and allow to sit out for a little bit at room temperature for a spreadable consistency.
The butter may have been too soft or too much maple syrup was added. Refrigerate it for a bit and it should firm up.
I recommend using real maple syrup. It provides a much better flavor and texture.
It is lightly sweet and balanced. You can always add a little more maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
Find More Delicious Recipes:
- Almond Butter Recipe
- Homemade Buttermilk Recipe (Buttermilk Substitute)
- Sourdough Blueberry Cream Cheese Bread
- Protein Breakfast Biscuits
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- pinch salt adjust based on type of butter used
Instructions
- Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl.
- Pour in the maple syrup and add a pinch of salt.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the mixture until smooth, fluffy, and fully combined.
- Continue whipping for another minute or two until light and airy.
- Transfer to a serving dish or airtight container.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is fully softened before mixing.
- Use pure maple syrup rather than pancake syrup for the best flavor.
- If the mixture looks slightly separated at first, keep whipping. It will come together.
- For an extra fluffy texture, whip the butter for a few additional minutes.
- Taste and adjust the salt if needed.