Whatever regular ol' butter can do, maple butter can do better. The touch of sweetness and caramel-y, toffee notes alter butter so magically that it’s hard to believe how simple it is to make.
Because maple butter has so few ingredients, it’s essential to ensure those ingredients are good quality. Here you'll want real-deal maple syrup—sweet, smoky, and amber-colored. Look for maple syrups from Vermont, New York, or Canada that are labeled with one or more of these words: Amber, Dark, Grade B, or Robust. These are stronger in flavor and won’t get lost in all that butter.
