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salted maple butter

Salted Brown Butter Maple Syrup

If you've never made homemade maple syrup, this Salted Maple Butter Syrup is about to become your new obsession. Rich brown butter, pure maple syrup, and heavy cream come together to create a silky, buttery syrup with deep caramel-like flavor and the perfect hint of salt.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup heavy cream room temperature
Cornstarch Slurry
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
To Finish
  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the salted butter. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 3–4 minutes.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and carefully whisk in the maple syrup and heavy cream. Let the mixture gently bubble for 2–3 minutes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Return the saucepan to low heat and cook for 1–2 minutes, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened.
  5. Transfer the syrup to a heat-safe container or measuring cup and let it cool for 5–10 minutes.
  6. Using an immersion blender (or carefully transferring to a regular blender), blend until completely smooth and silky.
  7. Stir in the flaky sea salt and allow the syrup to cool slightly before serving.
  8. Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream, or anything that could use a little maple-butter magic.

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