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Tip: Use Mason Jars With Your Blender
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Today’s feature is from Simply Recipes with a Blender and Mason Jar Tip:
Did you know that many, if not most, blenders can be used with a standard mason jar, or wide-mouthed mason jar? This is a trick my mother taught me. Apparently 40 years ago or so, about the time this blender pictured was bought, manufacturers used to include a mason jar in the box with the blender. Mom recalls even a booklet that listed the many things one could make with the mason jar blender, including ground spices, whipped cream, and peanut butter.
We use this trick most often to make whipped cream. The blender whips it right in the jar, so if we have extra, it’s already in a jar for storage. And it is easier when it comes to making small quantities.
Make sure to read through the comments too, lots of tips! If you don’t have a blender that will work with this technique, keep your eyes open at garage sales–never fails that there’s an old blender or two to be had for just a couple bucks.
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Wow this is a great tip! I just tried it on my new (about a year old) Kitchen Aid blender and it works like a charm
It is a cool tip isn’t it Kansas A! I love the idea of just using a jar to grind up small batches of spices, etc.
After reading this I went right into my kitchen pulled out a mason jar and tried it. Bloody Brilliant!! I use my blender every day mostly for protein drinks. The idea that if my blender cup broke that the jar could help me get by before i buy another one is incredibly valuable.
OK, I am dense…lol I just don’t get how this works. Can someone explain to me more clearly?
Thanks,
Trish in CT
GLORIA IN EXCELSIS DEO
Trish, I’m with you! I can’t picture how this works either!
Hi guys, did you visit the website to read the whole tip? There’s a picture tutorial to walk you through it too. Basically:
1. Remove the base from the blender (the base has the blender blade)
2. Fit the base on a jar that is fill with nuts or spices or whatever
3. The jar can now be fitted onto the blender machine
Hope that helps
Great tip. I’m sure many people know that you can get a mason jar when you purchase various tomato sauces. Some may not want to buy an entire case. You can also vacuum seal mason jars with the Seal a meal devices. You just have to buy a set of little vacuum tops.
I can’t wait to try this out!
Of course, you can get blenders at yard sales too…real cheap but still good!
I have never heard of this idea! Thank you so much for sharing. I even posted it on my blog….I wanted so share with everyone also!