How to Freeze Peanut Butter (How-to instructions)

You can freeze for six months before its flavor begins to deteriorate . You can either freeze it in its original packaging or divide it into covered containers and freeze it.

How to Freeze Peanut Butter (How-to instructions)

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Can you freeze peanut butter? Sure you can. Freeze it in ice cubes if you need small servings for smoothies or for other purposes.

Ingredients:

▢ leftover peanut butter

Instructions:

STEP 1: Mixing before freezing

You have to gently mix it back to create a smooth and even consistency before freezing. You can skip the process of mixing if you have store-bought or commercial peanut butter. Its because commercial ones used hydrogenated oils prevent the separation of oils, improving texture and extending its shelf life.

STEP 2: Packaging for freezing

You can choose between three ways to package and freeze the peanut butter:

Option 1: Using resealable freezer bags

Scoop and empty the peanut butter into resealable freezer bags, press out the remaining air, seal, and freeze. It’s even more convenient if you place it in different bags to defrost only one batch at a time when required.

Option 2: Using containers

Scoop the peanut butter into airtight, freezer-friendly containers and freeze. Always leave a bit of space on the top of the butter for expansion while freezing.
However, do not leave too much space as excessive headspace exposes the peanut butter to lots of cold, freezing air.
Note: Placing some parchment paper or cling film on the top of the peanut butter before sealing protects against any possible air contact.

Option 3: Using ice cube

You can make peanut butter cubes by scooping the peanut butter into an ice cube tray and freezing. Once again, press out the air before sealing.

STEP 3: Label and Freeze

Put a label the date. Place it on the peanut butter container before freezing.

Notes:

Extra tips for freezing peanut butter

In addition to knowing how you can freeze peanut butter, these three tips give you the best-frozen spread.

1 Peanut butter tubs are better for freezing than glass jars.

Peanut butter tubs or plastic containers are easier for freezing as you just have to place them in the freezer. There is no need first to switch your peanut butter to another container. So avoid buying glass jars if you know you will be freezing the nut butter.

2 Ice cube trays make small servings.

For those who need small servings of peanut butter for smoothies or other purposes, freeze it in ice cube trays. You can always transfer the cubes into a freezer-safe bag and store them for as long as you need.

To freeze the peanut butter quickly, portion it into airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. These smaller portions offer an additional benefit of freezing faster.

The peanut butter freezes better in airtight containers if you place a layer of plastic wrap or wax paper on its surface. Squeezing out all the freezer bag air also helps.

3 Close and store the airtight container in the freezer.

If you are someone who does a lot of freezing, then it is better to label the container with the date of freezing. This way, you know which batch to use first and, in the process, reduce the chances of ending up with old, untouched peanut butter.

Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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