# Onion-Infused Butters This Caramelized Onion Butter is the Perfect Condiment for Corn on the Cob By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-09-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onion-butter References: [foxeslovelemons](http://foxeslovelemons.com/corn-on-the-cob-with-caramelized-onion-butter/) The Foxes Love Lemons' blog produced a simple tutorial for making [caramelized onion butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-butter-with-parmesan-garlic-herb). While summer is nearly over, there is still some time left to enjoy fresh corn on the cob. This recipe elevates the beloved summer dish by adding the decadent taste of caramelized onions. The recipe calls for Vidalia onions, which are known for their sweet and mild flavor. With the addition of [butter and a pinch of sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-and-sugar-butter), these onions will achieve a deep golden brown hue. Once the onions have been caramelized, they can be used to make delicious onion butter. The end result is a [creamy condiment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tillamook-butternaise) that adds a touch of onion flavor to corn on the cob or any other summer dish. This recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh seasonal produce. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Caramelized-onion Butter:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new flavored butter varieties to enhance the taste of traditional dishes. - **Flavor-infused Butters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with different flavor combinations to create unique and gourmet butter options. - **Farm-to-table Condiments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop condiments using fresh, locally sourced ingredients for a farm-fresh flavor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique flavors and ingredients into mass-produced butters to meet the growing demand for artisanal and gourmet products. - **Restaurant and Catering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce new and inventive butter flavors to enhance the dining experience and differentiate from competitors. - **Specialty Food Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate a range of artisanal flavored butters to cater to the increasing consumer interest in unique and gourmet condiments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Culinary-Inspired Seasoned Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-butters.md) - [Mushroom-Flavored Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-butter.md) - [Infused Artisan Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisan-butter.md) - [Anchovy-Infused Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchovy-lemon-butter.md) - [Herbaceous Artisan-Style Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sublime-butter-and-clawson-farms.md) - [British Baked Good Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-bun-butter.md) - [Tear-Free Seasoned Onions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onoin.md) - [Truffle-Seasoned Brown Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-truffle-brown-butter.md) - [Time-Saving Pantry Staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantry-staples.md)