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Easy One Ingredient Maple Butter

Published on July 11, 2014 by Helen 20 Comments
Last Updated on November 20, 2020

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Maple butter is a glorious treat, full of all the flavour and aroma of Canada’s wonderful syrup. With only one ingredient, it couldn’t be more simple. 

One Ingredient Maple Butter

Table of Contents

  • A Taste of Canada
  • How to Make Maple Butter
  • More Recipes with Maple Syrup 
  • Recipe: One Ingredient Maple Butter (Vegan; Dairy Free)
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

A Taste of Canada

One of the thing I love about travel is bringing recipes home with me, and then recreating that taste of a far off place in my own kitchen. On a trip to Canada a few years ago, I was intrigued by the jars of thick, creamy, honey-coloured maple butter. It was delicious. Incredibly, I found that this moreish spread has only had one ingredient – Canada’s flagship export, maple syrup. 

I quickly learned that making the maple butter is super simple. You just boil the syrup and then slowly beat it. As you work it, the texture changes and the colour turns to a lovely creamy caramel shade. If it goes wrong, fear not – you just need a little faith. My first batch slowly got more and more sticky as it cooled down and thickened. I poured it into a jar and left it overnight, planning to reboil it the next morning. However, overnight it crystallised and transformed into a butter. The result wasn’t quite as silky as I would have liked but it tasted great.

Maple syrup is the boiled sugary sap of the maple tree, so the butter that results from this recipe really is minimally processed. It is therefore ideal for vegans, as you know exactly what you are eating. Maple butter is absolutely delicious on toast. It melts but does not run everywhere, making it not just dairy free and fuss free, but mess free too. 

How to Make Maple Butter

1 – Pour the maple syrup into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Continue heating until it reaches 110°C on a sugar thermometer.

2 – Pour into the bowl of your stand mixer and allow to cool to 37°C. Then slowly beat the maple butter for about 30 minutes, until it turns opaque and thickens to the consistency of nut butter.

3 – Place in a warm, sterilised jar and seal.

More Recipes with Maple Syrup 

  • Maple Ice Cream
  • Grilled maple hake on a plank
  • Maple chicken thighs
  • Maple bacon muffins
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One Ingredient Maple Butter
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Recipe: One Ingredient Maple Butter (Vegan; Dairy Free)

A delicious maple spread made with just one ingredient.
Servings: 25 servings (250 ml)
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time40 mins

Ingredients

  • 360 ml maple syrup

Instructions

  • Pour the maple syrup into a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Continue heating until it reaches 110°C on a sugar thermometer.
  • Pour into the bowl of your stand mixer, allow to cool to 37°C. Then slowly beat for about 30 minutes. As you work, it should become opaque and thicken. Keep working the syrup until it has the consistency of nut butter.
  • Place in a warm, sterilised jar and seal.

Notes

Fear not if it goes wrong and seems toffee-like, as it will crystallize overnight. The resulting butter may not be silky smooth, but it will taste just as good.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Recipe: One Ingredient Maple Butter (Vegan; Dairy Free)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 38
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg0%
Potassium 32mg1%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Sugar 8g9%
Calcium 16mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Jams and Preserves
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Keyword: butter, dairy-free, maple butter, one ingredient, vegan
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  1. Kate @ Veggie Desserts

    5 stars
    Wow, that looks great. I’m originally from Canada but I’ve never had maple butter. Must be a trendy new thing over there. I MUST make some!

    Reply
    • Helen

      It was everywhere Kate, as was maple butter made with syrup and butter. I rather like this version.

      Reply
  2. Camilla @FabFood4All

    5 stars
    Ooh that sounds delicious Helen, I love the flavour of maple syrup – I’m now wondering about Maple Fudge! Thank you for including my strawberry jam:-)

    Reply
    • Helen

      Maple fudge sounds an amazing idea!

      Reply
  3. Franglais kitchen, Nazima

    5 stars
    what a clever idea Helen – I adore Maple syrup. I also love the chemistry of working with sugar. Yes I know it is bad for you but every now and then an indulgence like this is so worth it!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I cannot claim any credit for the idea Nazima, but it is too good not to share it!

      Reply
  4. Sally - My Custard Pie

    5 stars
    Who knew it was so simple? Lovely

    Reply
    • Helen

      It does require a sugar thermometer, but pretty easy.

      Reply
  5. Helene @Croque-Maman

    5 stars
    Thank you for this recipe! I have tried Maple butter in the past, so tasty! I can’t wait to give it a go. I will need to invest in a thermometer though… best excuse ever to buy a new kitchen gadget!!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      It is always good to have an excuse!

      Reply
  6. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

    4 stars
    I had no idea this existed! Can’t believe it only uses one ingredient!

    Reply
    • Helen

      When I saw it for sale in Canada I assumed that they had different labelling regulations and the fact it said butter on the label meant it contained butter!

      Reply
    • Helen

      When I saw it for sale in Canada I assumed that they had different labelling regulations and the fact it said butter on the label meant it contained butter!

      Reply
  7. Jacqueline

    5 stars
    That is just inspired Helen! What a great idea. Toast at the ready!

    Reply
  8. Katie Bryson

    5 stars
    Wow i’ve never seen this before, but I immediately want to make it!!!! I imagine this slathered over hot buttered doorstep slices of toast is unbelievably good… thanks for linking to my jam :-)

    Reply
    • Helen

      It was lovely, and you do not actually need the butter!

      Reply
  9. Gary

    5 stars
    I’ve never heard of such a thing. It sounds amazing! I’d try some over some walnut bread.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Walnut bread would be amazing with it Gary.

      Reply
  10. Jen @ Blue Kitchen Bakes

    Wow! I had no idea you could make a version without any actual butter, this would be perfect for Sunday morning pancakes with smokey bacon.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Delicious! I love my Saturday pancakes!

      Reply

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