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Maple Pecan Compound Butter

Maple Pecan Compound Butter: Sweeten Your Breakfast Bliss

Maple Pecan Compound Butter is a delicious spread that elevates your breakfast with sweet maple syrup and crunchy pecans.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup use pure syrup for authentic flavor
Crunch Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup pecans toasted and finely chopped
Flavor Enhancer
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt enhances sweetness and richness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • plastic wrap
  • Baking Tray

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Gather your ingredients: 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup, 1/2 cup of toasted and finely chopped pecans, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened butter, pure maple syrup, finely chopped toasted pecans, and salt. Blend until well combined and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap, spoon the mixture onto the center, and shape into a log by rolling the wrap tightly around it.
  4. Refrigerate the log for at least 2 hours to firm up before slicing.
  5. Store slices in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze individually for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality unsalted butter and adjust maple syrup based on personal taste for sweetness.

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