Homemade Butter in a Mason Jar
This homemade butter recipe is simple and rewarding, allowing you to create fresh butter using just heavy cream. Whether you use a stand mixer or a mason jar, the process is straightforward and results in delicious, creamy butter perfect for spreading or cooking. Customize your butter with flavors like salt, honey, or herbs for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup heavy cream 38% fat content
- Cold water
Instructions
- Pour cream into the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, or use a mixing bowl and hand mixer. Begin beating the cream on a low speed, and gradually increase the speed as the mixture thickens.
- After several minutes, whipped cream will form. Continue mixing until the fat solids separate from the liquids, forming clumps of butter fat.
- For mason jar method, pour heavy cream into the mason jar halfway, screw the lid tightly, and shake for 5-7 minutes until you hear a lump form inside.
- Strain the fat solids from the buttermilk using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Rinse the butter with cold water, discarding the water and repeating two more times.
- Shape the butter as desired and add flavorings if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 815
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 88g
- Saturated Fat: 55g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 215mg