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.

Nutriscore Rating: 33/100

Prep Time:2 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:7 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally until fully melted.

Step 2

Add the pure maple syrup and heavy cream to the saucepan, whisking to combine all the ingredients.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.

Step 5

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken as it cools.

Step 6

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

Serving size	237.5 grams (237.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	924

Total Fat 68.00g	87%
Saturated Fat 40.00g	200%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 184mg	61%
Sodium 180mg	8%
Total Carbohydrate 80.00g	29%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 72.30g
Protein 0.40g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 269mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.6%

Protein: 0.2%

Carbs: 34.3%