Can You Freeze Peanut Butter?

Last updated on September 10th, 2022 at 03:15 am

Peanut butter. It pairs well with jelly, crackers, and of course, chocolate. Made from peanuts, this spread can be used in all sorts of recipes. 

Let’s say you bought several jars of peanut butter the last time you went shopping. They were on sale and you couldn’t pass up a good deal like that. Plus you love peanut butter and use it in a lot of your cooking. 

Arriving home, you realize you want to save some of the peanut butter long-term. You want to use it months from now, so, what can you do? 

Can you freeze peanut butter?

You can freeze peanut butter to save it long-term. If you freeze it properly, the peanut butter will last for several months. Even after freezing, peanut butter will still taste good.

Did you know that peanuts are the 12th most valuable cash crop grown in the U.S.? Their farm value is over a billion dollars and peanut products are some of the most popular nationwide. Peanuts have been ground into peanut butter for centuries. 

Peanut butter can be eaten as is, or with other foods such as crackers or bread. Chocolate and ice cream companies use peanut butter in their products for a rich and yummy dessert. It can even be mixed into pancake batter for a delicious twist to your breakfast. 

Really, anything can feature peanut butter if you want it to.

So, can you freeze peanut butter? Yes, you can! After several months the peanut butter will start to lose taste and texture but if you store it properly it should last for about half a year in the freezer. 

Freezing peanut butter is great if you want to preserve it for a long time. This is especially helpful if you make your own peanut butter at home. You can use the frozen peanut butter for whatever you’d like as it still tastes yummy when you defrost it months after placing it in the frigid temperatures of the freezer.

Does Frozen Peanut Butter Taste Good?

So, you can freeze peanut butter. You don’t really need to freeze it though since in the jar, peanut butter lasts for about a year. But for whatever reason, if you want to you can freeze the peanut flavored spread. Does frozen peanut butter taste good?

Frozen peanut butter will just taste like really cold peanut butter. Frozen and defrosted peanut butter is also good and the freezing process does not affect its taste or texture.

According to the article, Peanut Butter Storage Guide: Can You Freeze Peanut Butter?, “We don’t recommend that you eat frozen peanut butter while it’s still frozen or partly frozen…When you thaw out frozen peanut butter you will see a natural separation occurring as the oil separates from the solids…So for best results you should allow the peanut butter to properly thaw before you use it in a meal, snack, or recipe. The best way to do this is to let the peanut butter thaw in a refrigerator. This is because this method helps to slow down the separation of the oils and the solids…Remember to remove the lid, as this will help it to better thaw…When you’re satisfied that the peanut butter has properly thawed, be sure to give it a good stir for a few minutes to gently reincorporate the natural oils back into the emulsion.”

So, peanut butter will taste just fine after being frozen and  frozen peanut butter will still have the same texture as well. Properly freezing the peanut butter will help it to taste better when you use it weeks or months later. 

There are different ways to freeze peanut butter. You can freeze peanut butter in its jar, an airtight container, or even in an ice cube tray. Unopened jars of the spread are fine to freeze as long as the jar isn’t glass. Don’t freeze glass jars because they could shatter in the frigid temperatures of the freezer. 

It is recommended to transfer the peanut butter from an opened jar to an airtight container for freezing. And if you want to freeze small amounts, an ice cube tray works great! 

How Long Can You Freeze Peanut Butter?

Freezing food is a great way to preserve it for later. Peanut butter is a food that can be frozen. If you have a lot of peanut butter you want to save, this storage method works well. But, how long can you freeze peanut butter for?

Peanut butter can be frozen for up to 6 months. Be sure to freeze it properly so it will keep its quality until you use it. Peanut butter lasts for a while in the freezer.

Over time, peanut butter that is stored in the freezer will start to lose its taste and texture. That is why you can only store peanut butter in the freezer for up to 6 months.However, some peanut butter can last in the freezer for 6 to 12 months. 

The better the peanut butter is packaged for storing the longer it will last. However, it is good to know that after the 6 month mark, peanut butter will start to lose quality. It will diminish in taste and texture so it is best to eat the peanut and use it up wherever you can. 

When you are ready to freeze the peanut butter, tightly seal the lid and label with the current date so you know when you put it in the freezer. Then you can place it in the freezer to save for future use. 

If you eat peanut butter while it is still frozen, it won’t be icy because peanut butter doesn’t contain enough liquid for this to happen. So, frozen peanut butter just tastes like cold peanut butter. Thawed frozen peanut butter also tastes good. 

To defrost the spread, simply palace in the fridge until it is its normal consistency again. It will still have good taste and texture. Peanut butter that is stored in the freezer loses quality the longer it is in there. So use it within 6 months for best results.

Final Thoughts

You can freeze peanut butter to save it for later! Follow some of the helpful tips mentioned in this article on how to freeze it for best results. 

Peanut butter can last for up to 6 months in the freezer and will still taste good frozen or after being defrosted. Peanut butter is a delicious snack and ingredient in many recipes. So, if you want to save peanut butter for later, freeze it!