Norpro Stoneware Butter Keeper

by Norpro

• Glazed Stoneware Keeper, keeps butter fresh for 30 days without refrigeration
• Holds up to 1 cube of butter
• Water in base seals out air to keep butter soft, sweet, and spreadable
• Measures 3.5 inches in diameter and 4 inches tall
• Hand washing recommended

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 6 x 6 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000VLURQ
• Item model number: 284
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (341 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #552 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #1 in Kitchen & Dining > Tabletop > Serveware > Butter Dishes

Product Description

Amazon.com

Butter stored in the fridge tastes like leftovers and tears up your toast, while butter stored on the counter spreads easily but goes rancid in days. What to do? Norpro has the answer. Simply pack the Norpro Butter Keeper’s inverted lid with softened butter, put an inch or so of cool water in the base, and invert the lid on top. Water makes an airtight seal between lid and base, keeping butter soft, sweet, and spreadable for up to 30 days without refrigeration. (You’ll need to replace the water every few days.) Looking equally at home on the counter or at the table, this ceramic crock features delicate blue bands and a handle on top. It measures four inches in diameter by 3-1/2 inches tall, and is completely dishwasher-safe.--Mary Park

Product Description

Never tear up your toast again with hard butter using Norpro's Butter Keeper. Butter keepers use water to seal out air, keeping butter soft, sweet and fresh for up to 30 days, without refrigeration. The stoneware crock is decorated with a blue band design and looks great on your counter or table. Norpro's Butter Keeper is 4 inches tall and 3.5 inches in diameter. Hand washing is recommended.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

128 of 131 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars It does its job well, but... April 5, 2007

By Jimmy K

Never having used one before, I was pleased to see how well the butter keeper works. It's such a practical gadget based on a simple principle.

Unfortunately, after about six months the Norpro revealed a problem that makes me think it should be replaced. The glazing developed many (almost invisible) hairline cracks under the butter, and oil from the butter was then absorbed by the clay container. After washing and drying, the container now slowly oozes rancid oil through the glaze. It continues oozing for many days, even after repeated washing.

I have come to love having softened butter on hand, and I will definitely buy another butter keeper, but I'll try a different brand. Perhaps this is one instance of getting what you pay for.

69 of 71 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps butter fresh and spreadable July 15, 2005

By Homemaker

It keeps butter soft and ready to use. Water should be changed every 2-3 days to keep it fresh. We use a lot of butter and this makes it more convenient. It's not too large (about 4" high and 3.75" across) and holds a stick of butter. The easiest way to put butter in is to let it get soft before using a knife to pack it into the bowl on the lid. I try to get all the air pockets out and not let the butter mound over at the top. When the top goes into the base it will push the butter further in. When taking off the top, I usually let the excess water drip into the base so it doesn't get too messy. Washes easily in hot soapy water. You could put the whole thing in the fridge if you're not going to use the butter for a while.

161 of 179 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Performance depends on ambient temperature May 21, 2007

By J. Martin

Amazon Verified Purchase

The ambient temperature in the room where you keep this has a significant effect on how well it works. It's pretty much the ideal way to store butter if the room temperature stays constant between about 60 and 75 degrees F. Below 60 degrees, the butter will be too hard to spread without tearing soft bread; above 75 degrees it will begin to melt and spoil even though air can't get to it. I much prefer fresh air, so I use heat and A/C as little as possible. When the indoor temperature falls within the optimum range I use and enjoy the butter keeper very much. Since that works out to be about half the time here in Western NY, I'm giving this three stars. The rest of the year I keep the butter in the fridge. I haven't seen anybody else even mention temperature as an issue, so I'm doing it.