Simple Maple Butter

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Diana Rattray
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Diana Rattray
Updated 09/08/19
Maple Butter
Photo: Diana Rattray
  • Total: 6 mins
  • Prep: 6 mins
  • Cook: 0 mins
  • Yield: Makes 3/4 Cup (6 servings)
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
170 Calories
15g Fat
9g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: Makes 3/4 Cup (6 servings)
Amount per serving
Calories 170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 20%
Saturated Fat 10g 48%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g
Calcium 18mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

Make this easy maple butter to use on muffins, quick bread, pancakes, or waffles. You can easily cut the recipe in half, or freeze some for another day.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup​ butter (​softened)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup (the darkest grade available)

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine the butter and maple syrup in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until well blended and fluffy. 

  2. If desired, roll into a tube shape in a piece of parchment paper and chill. 

  3. Serve it soft or chilled with pancakes, hot biscuits, waffles, 

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