Easy Maple Butter Sauce
Indulge in the rich, velvety perfection of this Easy Maple Butter Sauce, a decadent homemade topping that pairs effortlessly with all your favorite breakfast and dessert staples. Made with just five simple ingredients—unsalted butter, pure maple syrup, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a dash of salt—this luscious sauce comes together in under 10 minutes for a quick yet gourmet addition to your kitchen repertoire. Perfectly sweet and subtly creamy, it’s ideal drizzled over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or even poured over ice cream for an extra-special treat. With its smooth texture and warm maple flavor, this versatile sauce is not just a topping but a luxurious way to elevate any dish. Plus, leftovers can be stored and easily reheated, making it a convenient choice for busy mornings or last-minute desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally until fully melted.
Add the pure maple syrup and heavy cream to the saucepan, whisking to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, reducing the heat to low. Allow it to cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken as it cools.
Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or even as an ice cream topping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
924 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.0 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 180 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 269 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
