Fox Run Butter Spreader with Built-In Cover, Plastic

This corn butter spreader works exactly as described and solves the problem of keeping butter on top of the cob long enough to melt on. My husband especially loves it. The spreader accepts about half of a stick of butter and with the included lid can be stored in the 'fridge between uses. The only down side is that the spreader needs to be room temperature or the butter won't advance down the tube. I have arthritic hands so I can't push the butter down on a good day, but my husband can and does. Just make sure it is out of the 'fridge for a while and at room temp before you try to use it. I also find that this uses up less butter than adding butter by knofe, fork or spoon, and the corn is more evenly buttered.

Exactly as stated & fun to use

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Should have bought something like this a LONG time ago! It sure does make buttering corn on the cob a LOT easier! SO easy to use, easy to clean and works just like the description say. Highly recommend this product!

I've been using it for a little while now. I just finished up a half-stick. The best thing about it is that it does spread butter on the ear of corn. It's also not super flimsy like somebody mentioned in the Q&A. There are some caveats that I noticed. As it takes only a half stick, you'll have to cut a stick in half if you can't buy them in half sticks already. Second, some sticks are a tad larger than the hole. In that case, it tends to shave on top, so it could get messy. Third, the half stick doesn't go all the way in; there's about 1/8 to 1/4" sticking out the top. Since you have to push down on the plastic plunger to force the butter out the other end, it could be problematic in the beginning. Fourth, I found I have to take this out of the fridge a little early, so the butter has a chance to melt a bit and not stick to the sides of the item. Fifth, when the stick gets near the end, it's hard to push down on the plunger with your fingers. I had to find a sturdy stick (I used the handle end of a small hammer) to push down on it. To use, you push down on the plunger to force a bit of butter out the application end, which is shaped to fit the ear of corn. After that bit is used up, you need to press down again to push more out. Repeat as necessary. Is it faster than rolling/brushing on melted butter or just rolling it on a stick in a tray? No, but it's less wasteful. Also note that if you try to use it when there's no butter coming out the application end, the plastic could gouge the kernals. You can feel it scraping them. Finally, note that I mentioned that sometimes butter is shaved off the sides as it's inserted into the item. That could cause a mess, and in the end, you might want to wash it. But if you're in the middle of a meal, now what? Perhaps buying a spare would work.

After years of buttering with a knife with varying degrees of success, we've found the perfect solution. Such a simple concept, works just as you'd think. Slide a 1/4 of a stick of butter in the body of the unit and away you go. I have no idea why anyone has issues with this. At least in our next of the woods, sticks of butter are all about the same size, it's crazy easy to use and butters ears of corn just right. When you're done,, pop the cap on and put it back in the fridge. Great, great product.

lets face it, I like corn on the cob and trying to get the butter on is a pain. the old slice of bread method seems a waste. this gizmo is the perfect answer. i put about a half stick in, and it works great. its especially handy when we have guests, the kids can butter their corn without help. we found that its best to take it out of the fridge about a half hour or so before use, but have used it directly out of the fridge, its just a bit harder to push down on the lid.

This has worked very well. Let it sit out for a few minutes to let the butter warm just a bit and you are ready to go. No mess. I don't know if the square it sits on is too tight for a resting place or if it is just right so it doesn't fall off when getting it in and out of the refrigerator.

I first saw one of these super gadgets at my brothers house in Australia, He got his from the USA. I tried to find one and luckily found them on Amazon. It is a super little gadget for spreading butter on my sweetcorn. I love it.

Great for corn on the cob! Keeps it mess free and adds an even amount of butter! We love using this.

what its made of ,way to expensive but works really well saves on the cost of wasted butter You have to cut the size of the butter right to work properly

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It makes buttering corn fun and easy. I wish I had ordered a few more. Lol we have to pass it around the table with the corn. I recommend this product.