Maple Thyme Reduction

Sweat & Savory

Maple, thyme & butter.  These three ingredients are extremely versatile.  The original version of this recipe was created to pair salmon. This sweet and savory reduction is a great addition to meats, slices of bread, salsa's, and more!  I've recreated this recipe in so many different ways.  Here's how and why if you are curious.

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Maple Thyme Reduction

This simple reduction pairs well with just about anything from meats to breads to salads.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course baking, sauces

Cuisine fusion

Servings 1 cup

Equipment

• sauce pan
• rubber spatula
• appetite

Ingredients

  

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• 1 stick cold butter
• 1 bunch fresh thyme
• 2 cups maple syrup pure
• TT Salt & Pepper TT = To Taste

Instructions

 

• Add ½ stick of butter to a sauce pan along with fresh thyme, allow to cook on low heat about 3 minutes until aromatic
• Add in maple syrup, keep heat on low and allow maple syrup to simmer 5-10 minutes or until reduces by 1/4
• Once your mixture is reduced whisk in 1/2 stick of cold butter allowing butter to emulsify with your maple syrup
• Add in salt & pepper, taste & adjust flavors accordingly
• Enjoy!

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