Ingredients

1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 

1 1/2 teaspoons hot-pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste 

1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 

Preparation

Mash together all ingredients in a bowl with a flexible spatula until smooth. Maple butter can be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving.