Herbal Infused Butter
How To Infuse Butter With Herbal Flavors
Infusing herbs into butter is a great way to add flavor to your favorite dishes and is easily done on a stovetop.
The first step in the process is to select your herbs. Common herbs used for infusing butter on the stovetop include rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, and garlic. You can also use other herbs, such as lavender, basil, and dill, as well as spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Next, you will need to prepare the butter for infusion. Start by cutting the butter into cubes and placing it in a small pot over medium heat. Allow the butter to melt, stirring occasionally. Its important to carefully manage the temperature of your butter, as too much heat can create bring out a nutty or burnt taste.
Once the butter has melted, add your herbs to the pot. The quantity of herbs you use will depend on your desired flavor, but in general, you should use about three tablespoons of herbs for every cup of butter. Allow the herbs to steep in the melted butter for about fifteen minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the herbs have had a chance to steep in the butter, you can remove the pot from the heat and strain the butter into a container. You can then use the butter in a variety of recipes or store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Herbal Butter Recipes
Not sure where to start? Try one (or all!) of our herbal butter recipes.
1. Rosemary and Garlic Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup of butter
4 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoons of dried rosemary
Instructions:
Melt 1 cup of butter in a saucepan.
Add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary.
Keep on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. If butter becomes too hot or starts to brown, remove it from heat.
Strain and discard the rosemary and garlic.
Let the butter cool before using.
2. Sage and Thyme Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup of butter
2 tablespoons of dried sage
1 tablespoon of dried thyme
Instructions:
Melt 1 cup of butter in a saucepan.
Add 2 tablespoons of dried sage and 1 tablespoon of dried thyme.
Keep on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. If butter becomes too hot or starts to brown, remove it from heat.
Let the butter cool before using.
3. Lavender and Lemon Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup of butter
2 tablespoons of dried lavender
Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions:
Melt 1 cup of butter in a saucepan.
Add 2 tablespoons of dried lavender and the zest of 1 lemon.
Keep on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. If butter becomes too hot or starts to brown, remove it from heat.
Strain and discard the lavender and lemon zest.
Let the butter cool before using.
Get Creative With Infused Butter
Infusing herbs into butter on the stovetop is an easy way to add flavor to your favorite dishes. The process is simple and can be done with a variety of herbs and spices, allowing you to customize the flavor of your butter to your own tastes. With a little bit of time, you can have delicious, flavorful herb-infused butter that can be used in a variety of recipes.