Easy Maple Butter Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly easy maple butter sauce – ready in minutes! Perfect for drizzling over your favorite ice cream, pound cake, pancakes, or waffles. The rich maple flavor combined with creamy butter creates a decadent dessert topping. Elevate it further with crunchy toasted walnuts or pecans for an irresistible textural contrast. This simple recipe is perfect for weeknight treats or elegant desserts!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Calories 104.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Easy Maple Butter Sauce

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How to Make Easy Maple Butter Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup maple syrup and 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly to lukewarm (about 5 minutes).
  5. Whisk in 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
  6. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans (optional).
  7. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

11g

Carbs

6g