Did you know that you can freeze butter?
Butter (opened or unopened) can be kept in the refrigerator for one to three months. Yes, you can really keep it that long!
It can also be frozen for up to a year. Some people say the texture changes slightly after frozen, but I have had nothing but great successes with freezing butter. I simply just place the butter in the original package (still sealed) in the freezer. When you need it, just thaw it in the fridge and enjoy!
So… next time you can some cheap butter -stock up and freeze!
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Freezer Tip: How to freeze butter
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Side Dish
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Freezer Tip: How to freeze butter
Ingredients
- Butter
- Freezer Bag
Instructions
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Keep the butter in it's original package. I remove it from the box but leave the wrapping on the stick of butter.
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Place the butter in the freezer bag, remove as much air as possible and place in the bag in the freezer.
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You can store the butter in the freezer for 6 months.
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Defrost the butter in the refrigerator when needed.
Megan says
I seriously LOVE this tip, it was my first “freezer” stock-up! And I’ve never noticed a change in texture!
KD says
Did you freeze real butter? Or Country Crock spread (as pictured)? Country Crock spread is a high water content margarine, which is very different from the dairy product butter. Just wondering, wanted to make sure I was following your directions correctly. Thanks!
Carrie says
I think you can freeze both actually.
Chasity Powell says
During COVID, they sent boxes home with the kids and it had dairy in it, I was lucky to have found this post on how to freeze butter. BIG help