How do you caramelise butter?

1. Start with unsalted butter. Caramelizing butter is a process of browning the milk solids in the butter through heat. Since salted butter contains water (from the salt), the water will evaporate and prevent the butter from browning properly.

2. Use a light-colored saucepan. This will help you see the color of the butter as it caramelizes. A dark-colored saucepan will make it difficult to see the color change.

3. Heat the butter over medium-low heat. This will help the butter melt and brown evenly. If the heat is too high, the butter will burn.

4. Stir the butter constantly. This will help prevent the butter from burning and ensure that it browns evenly.

5. Watch for the butter to turn a light brown color. This is the sign that the butter is caramelized.

6. Remove the butter from the heat and let it cool slightly. This will help the butter set.

7. Use the caramelized butter immediately, or store it in a covered container in the refrigerator for later use. Caramelized butter will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

- To make sure your caramelized butter is evenly cooked, swirl your pan occasionally.

- Be patient! Caramelizing butter takes time. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with burnt butter.

- If you want a more flavorful caramelized butter, you can add a few spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves, to the butter while it is cooking.

- You can use caramelized butter to make a variety of dishes, such as cookies, cakes, sauces, and ice cream.