Maple Cream Sauce is a luscious, sweet sauce made with pure maple syrup and cream, perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or desserts like bread pudding and ice cream.
Author:Beth
Prep Time:2 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:17 minutes
Yield:1 1/2 cups1x
Category:Sauce
Method:Simmering
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the maple syrup and heavy cream.
Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove from heat and stir in butter, salt, and vanilla extract if using.
Let cool slightly before serving warm or store in the fridge for later use.
Reheat gently before serving if chilled.
Notes
Use real maple syrup for the best flavor—avoid pancake syrup substitutes.
Adjust simmer time for desired thickness; sauce will thicken more as it cools.
Great for gifting when poured into small jars and refrigerated.