Molasses-Clove Compound Butter Recipe

By Amy Wisniewski

Difficulty: Easy | Makes: 1 stick (6 to 8 servings)

Packed with the flavors of fall, this compound butter improves anything it tops. It’s a natural on baked sweet potatoes or pancakes, but it also holds its own on a seared pork chop or a late-night snack of cinnamon toast.

INSTRUCTIONS

Place 8 tablespoons softened unsalted butter (1 stick) in a medium bowl and mash with a spatula until spreadable. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon dark (a.k.a. robust) molasses, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1/16 teaspoon ground clove and stir to combine.

SOURCE: http://www.chow.com/recipes/27728-molasses-clove-compound-butter