When thinking of maple syrup, many people might have the grocery store first come to mind. For some in Mid-Missouri, local maple trees during the months of January through February are first in mind.

Actress Jennifer Garner calls this recipe for maple butter "the most obvious staple I'd never made." And staple is right. I found myself pouring this maple butter over everything from toast to coffee.

As good as maple syrup is as a sweetener for pancakes and other dishes, you can elevate its flavor by adding salt. Here's how you can make it work.