Maple pecan butter

Makes  8 ounces

Ingredients

  • 6 oz (12 tablespoons) butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 oz pecans, toasted, chopped

                                        

Directions

  1. Combine the butter, syrup, and nuts in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.  Beat together until very smooth, but not soft or oily.
  2. Place the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper. Use the edge of a sheet pan to tighten the compound butter into an even cylinder.  Twist the ends of the parchment to secure. Slice to serve. Alternately, transfer the mixture to a bowl or jar. Cover to store and bring to room temperature to serve.
  3. Refrigerate for several days or freeze for extended storage.

Note: If you like, you can substitute honey for the maple syrup.

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MAPLE-PECAN BUTTER

Maple pecan butter
Makes  8 ounces                                          Note: If you like, you can substitute honey for the maple syrup.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz (12 tablespoons) butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 oz pecans, toasted, chopped

Directions

  1. Combine the butter, syrup, and nuts in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.  Beat together until very smooth, but not soft or oily.
  2. Place the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper. Use the edge of a sheet pan to tighten the compound butter into an even cylinder.  Twist the ends of the parchment to secure. Slice to serve. Alternately, transfer the mixture to a bowl or jar. Cover to store and bring to room temperature to serve.
  3. Refrigerate for several days or freeze for extended storage.

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