Name: Savory Sage & Maple Butter Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: ¾ Cup
Ingredients: ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (the real stuff, not pancake syrup!); 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried); 1 small shallot, finely minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon bourbon or apple cider (optional but amazing); 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; Pinch of nutmeg

Savory Sage & Maple Butter Sauce

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Autumnal Sage & Maple Butter Sauce merges earthy sage with rich maple sweetness in a silky butter emulsion—perfect for seasonal roasts and vegetables.

Author: Amanda MacArthur
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Yield: ¾ Cup
Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (the real stuff, not pancake syrup!)
2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)
1 small shallot, finely minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon bourbon or apple cider (optional but amazing)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg

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Instructions

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat
Add shallot and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened
Add garlic and sage, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds
Stir in maple syrup, bourbon (if using), mustard, salt, pepper, and nutmeg
Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened
Let stand 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend

Notes

Makes about ¾ cup

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/savory-sage-maple-butter-sauce/