MAPLE PECAN BUTTER

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Use on sweet potatoes, roasted pumpkin or roasted winter squash. Can keep refrigerated for 1 week or frozen for up to 2 months. Slice off pieces as you need it. Perfect to make ahead to make your autumn cooking easier! From Fine Cooking. nt

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Low Protein

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 medium shallots, minced
1/4 cup toasted chopped pecans
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Sauté shallots in one tablespoon of the butter until caramelized and almost crisp, and allow to cool.
  • Fold all ingredients together and chill.
  • When almost firm, place flavored butter onto wax paper and roll into a log.
  • Seal in plastic wrap and refrigerate or freeze until needed (can cut off portions of the roll and keep the rest frozen).
  • Let butter soften before using for best flavor.

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