Norpro Butter Keeper | 
| Brand: Norpro
List Price: $8.39
Buy New: $7.59
You Save: $0.80 (10%)
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Rating:  87 reviews
Sales Rank: 523
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 4.6 x 4.1 x 3.9
MPN: 284
Model: 284
UPC: 028901002848
EAN: 0028901002848
ASIN: B0000VLURQ
Release Date: September 13, 2004
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Ceramic crock; keeps butter fresh for 30 days without refrigeration | | • | Water in base seals out air to keep butter soft, sweet, and spreadable | | • | Measures 4-inch in diameter; 3-1/2-inch tall | | • | Safe to use in dishwasher | | • | Water seals out air keeping butter soft, sweet and spreadable |
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Product Description
- Keeps butter fresh for up to 30 days without refrigeration
- Water seals out air keeping butter soft and spreadable
- Holds 1/2 cup of butter (1 stick)
- Features attractive cobalt blue stripe accents
- Dishwasher safe
Softened butter is packed firmly into the bell-shaped lid. Cold water is poured into the base of the crock. The lid is placed upside down back into the base of the crock. Soft, spreadable butter may be enjoyed and served right from the crock. China
Amazon.com Review
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
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| Customer Reviews: Read 82 more reviews...
 Performance depends on ambient temperature May 21, 2007
J. Martin (Upstate New York)
45 out of 48 found this review helpful
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.
 Keeps butter fresh and spreadable July 15, 2005
Homemaker (Greenfield, WI United States)
41 out of 41 found this review helpful
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.
Good Buy October 15, 2005
Rence (Chicago, IL United States)
30 out of 30 found this review helpful
It really does work. I was kind of skeptical, but I really do hate spreading butter when it's cold. I hate it melting and making a mess on my counter too. So I thought I'd try it.
This little guy keeps the butter contained, soft and spreadable. I even bought my brother one for his kitchen.
 Butter falls out into the water! April 14, 2006
Annie Sand (Rutherford, New Jersey United States)
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I was so excited to get this product because I make a grilled cheese sandwich for my son very often and need soft butter to do so. Unfortunately, every time I open it up, the butter falls in a blob into the water. I followed the instructions to the letter but it keeps happening. What a mess!
Love it! Bread is happy! October 8, 2005
PachaMama (Arizona, USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
We love this! Even in Arizona heat, the butter stays in and is super soft. I let the butter soften a bit on the counter, then press it in, end first, using the paper wrapper to press all the air out and make the top of the butter even with the edge of the cup. Haven't had any problems with butter sliding out.
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