Maple Orange Butter - 12 Tablespoons

Makes 12 Tablespoons (3/4 cup)

1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tablespoons maple syrup (not pancake or sugar syrup) zest of 1 orange, finely chopped

Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon): Calories 76 (88% from fat) • carb. 2g • pro. 0g • fat 8g • sat. fat 5g • chol. 21mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g

Using speed 4, beat butter in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Add maple syrup and orange zest; beat on speed 4 for 1 minute more until fluffy and completely combined. Variation: For Lemon Honey Butter: Substitute honey for the maple syrup and lemon zest for the orange zest.