Cranberry Sage Brown Butter

This flavorful butter is equally good with or without dried cranberries. Use it during the holidays on potatoes, vegetables or meats. It is also delicious year round tossed with pasta or as the final touch on broiled or grilled fish.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 butter log

Ingredients

• 1  cup unsalted butter, softened, divided
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely diced
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  tablespoons fresh sage, chopped
• 1  teaspoon sea salt
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

• Optional

• 1⁄4 cup dried cranberries, finely diced (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium skillet, melt 1 stick of butter over moderate heat.
2. When butter begins to foam, add onion and garlic and continue cooking until butter turns a nut brown color.
3. Remove from heat and stir in sage, salt, and pepper; cool completely.
4. Place the remaining butter in a medium mixing bowl and, with and electric mixer (fitted with a paddle) or wooden spoon, beat until light and fluffy.
5. Scrape down the sides.
6. Add the brown butter mixture and beat to incorporate, scraping down the sides.
7. Stir in cranberries if desired.
8. Scrape into a small bowl, serving crock or butter mold and cover tightly or shape into a long roll in grease-proof paper (plastic, wax or parchment) for storing and slicing as needed.