How To Make Butter In A Mason Jar
Learn how to make homemade butter in a mason jar and have a blast with this kid and family friendly activity! This easy recipe yields delicious old fashioned butter that is perfect on anything that goes well with butter.
Servings: 1
Calories: 809kcal
Equipment
- mason jar with lid & sealing ring
Instructions
- Fill your mason jar half way with heavy cream. Add a pinch of salt. Add the lid and sealing ring, turning until tightly closed.
- Vigorously shake the jar for 10 minutes- you'll be able to hear and feel when the sound changes as the butter forms and begins to separate.
- Continue shaking the whipped cream until it finally separates into a lump of butter and buttermilk- this could take a couple more minutes or up to five.
- Set a small strainer over a bowl, and pour the mixture into the strainer.
- Reserve the buttermilk to use in another recipe, and shape the butter lump into a ball using your hands. Briefly run it under cold water- just until the water runs clear.
- Use immediately, and enjoy!
Notes
- There is no substitute for heavy cream. Lower fat products will not produce butter and buttermilk.
- It can be really tiring shaking the jar for an extended period of time so my kids and I like to take turns.
- You can also make this in the bowl of a stand mixer if that's easier or you want to make a big batch of homemade butter and buttermilk.
- If you don't want to actually touch the butter- place the ball of butter in a paper towel to shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 809kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 86g | Saturated Fat: 55g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 269mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 226mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3499IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 0.2mg