This Maple Butter Recipe is the perfect blend of sweet and salty, made with just three ingredients: real maple syrup, unsalted butter, and fleur de sel. Creamy and rich, it melts beautifully over warm biscuits, pancakes, or roasted vegetables and is sure to become a favorite addition to your table.
I grew up surrounded by maple trees in Northern New York, and springtime meant one thing - syrup season. This maple butter recipe brings back memories of that sweet aroma drifting from the sugar shack. It's especially delicious paired with Applesauce Muffins or served with Homemade Dinner Rolls on a cozy weekend morning or special occasion.
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Why You'll Love This Maple Butter Recipe
All natural sweetness from real maple syrup.
Versatile and easy - spread it on breads, veggies, or breakfast favorites.
Quick prep with just three ingredients and one bowl.
Ingredients You'll Need
Unsalted Butter: Softened butter creates a smooth, creamy base.
Pure Maple Syrup: Grade A amber syrup is my choice for it's light and balanced flavor.
Fleur de Sel: This flaky sea salt gives delicious little bursts of saltiness.
Ingredient Substitutions
Swap maple syrup for honey to make Salted Honey Butter.
Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon for a spiced maple version.
Use smoked sea salt for a deeper, savory flavor profile.
Variations
- Stir in a handful of chopped pecans for texture
- Blend with cream cheese for a tangy twist
- Add a dash of cayenne for sweet heat, perfect with cornbread
Recipe Tips
- Make sure the butter is at room temperature so it mixes smoothly
- Taste before adding all the salt - fleur de sel adds pops of flavor that can build quickly.
- Choose a high-quality syrup, local, pure maple syrup makes a noticeable difference
How To Store
Store the finished butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Bring it to room temperature before serving so it spreads easily. Can be frozen up to 3 months.
Serving Suggestions
This maple butter spread is perfect melted over Air Fryer Corn on the Cob or drizzled over Roasted Beets and Sweets. It also shines when spread on warm Sweet Potato Rolls or this copycat Cheesecake Factory Brown Bread fresh out of the oven.
More Homemade Condiment Recipes
- Homemade Basil Pesto
- Chipotle Honey Vinaigrette
- Homemade Alfredo Sauce
- Whipped Cinnamon Butter
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📖 Recipe
Salted Maple Butter
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Storage container with lid
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Ingredients
- 12 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon fleur de sel
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, cream the butter until smooth.
- Add the maple syrup and fleur de sel. Whip until creamy.
- Store in the refrigerator up to 3 months.
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