This Easy Keto Maple Butter is a simple, flavorful way to add healthy fats to your meals without adding extra carbs. Smooth, soft when freshly whipped, and wonderfully spreadable or sliceable once chilled, it pairs well with savory and sweet dishes alike.
Compound butter (flavored butter) is incredibly easy to make and stores well. You can enjoy it right away, refrigerate it for regular use, or freeze slices for longer storage. It also makes a lovely homemade gift when packed in jars.
What is compound butter?
Compound butter is simply butter blended with flavorings such as extracts, spices, herbs, or sweeteners. It’s used to enhance the taste of breads, vegetables, meats, and breakfast items. Depending on ingredients, compound butters can be sweet or savory.
Freezing and storage tips
To freeze compound butter, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil. Butter easily absorbs other freezer odors, so double-wrapping helps preserve its clean flavor. Use frozen butter within 2–3 months for best quality. For quick serving, chill in the fridge until firm and slice; to keep long-term, store slices in an airtight bag in the freezer.
How to use this maple butter
This maple-flavored butter is perfect for fall-inspired breakfasts and snacks, but it’s versatile year-round. Use it on keto-friendly breads, warm waffles, steamed or grilled vegetables, roasted meats, or even spooned over pork rinds for a crunchy-sweet treat. It also melts beautifully over warm quick breads and loaves.
Freshly whipped, this butter is soft and creamy. Once chilled, it firms up so you can slice it into rounds to top hot dishes or store for later use.
Easy Keto Maple Butter Recipe
This maple butter is an effortless way to add fat and flavor to your meals while keeping carbs low. It’s simple to make and works on a wide range of dishes.
Makes: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 tablespoons powdered Swerve (confectioners)
- 1 teaspoon maple extract (or your preferred maple flavoring)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt (or regular fine salt to taste)
Instructions
- Let butter sit at room temperature for about 1 hour to soften.
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened butter and powdered sweetener.
- Use a hand mixer to beat the mixture until light and creamed together.
- Add the maple and vanilla extracts plus the salt, then mix until fully incorporated.
- Transfer the maple butter to a jar or container with a lid.
- Optional: form into a log by rolling the butter in plastic wrap for easy slicing later.
- Refrigerate until firm, or slice and freeze portions for longer storage.
Nutrition (per serving: 1 tbsp)
Calories: 100 kcal | Total Carbs: 6 g | Fiber: 0 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g* | Net Carbs: 0 g | Fat: 11 g | Protein: 0 g
*Saturated fat noted separately in the original breakdown.
Prep Time: about 5 minutes (plus chilling time)
Servings: 16
Course: Keto Condiment | Cuisine: American
Notes
This maple butter keeps well in the refrigerator for regular use. For long-term storage, slice and freeze; use within 2–3 months for best quality. Adjust the extracts to taste—add more or less maple flavor depending on how intense you prefer it. If you don’t have powdered sweetener, grind granulated sweetener to a fine powder before mixing to avoid graininess.
If you enjoyed this recipe, you might also like the sugar-free caramel sauce recipe for another low-carb topping idea.