This $8 Skinny Spatula Is the Only Tool You Can Trust to Scrape a Jar Clean

As a baker, I’m the first to admit that I have too many spatulas, but there’s one I prize over all the rest, and that’s including my offset spatula: my Tovolo silicone jar scraper. It’s so good at scraping, scooping, and spreading that I’ll grab it from the sink to clean and use instead of reaching for one of my many other spatulas (a real seal of approval, if you ask me).

Its length (11 inches total), combined with the flexible silicone head that’s reinforced with a nylon core, makes it an ideal tool to use for scraping vessels clean, whether it’s a jar of thick honey, a bowl of dense batter, or a blender full of smoothie. Plus, all of the attributes that make it great for scraping also make it great for spreading, so I often use it to spread frosting or peanut butter evenly. The best part is, it’s currently on sale for only $8.

Tovolo Long-Handled Silicone Jar Scraper

Why It’s Great

It’s Extra Long

For tall, narrow vessels like jars or blenders, it’s essential to have a tool that’s long enough to reach the bottom. In addition to the extra long handle, the Tovolo jar scraper has a narrow silicone blade that easily covers the length of most jars. This makes it great for getting between the blades of a blender when I’m trying to scrape out the last bits of smoothie or sauce. 

It Gets Into All the Nooks and Crannies

Thanks to the nylon core that reinforces the silicone head, the Tovolo jar scraper isn’t overly flexible, so it can stand up to thicker substances like honey, batter, or peanut butter. The blade is also tapered, so it doesn’t just smear contents across the surface as it scrapes, a problem I often run into with spatulas that are too thin. It also perfectly scrapes along the “shoulder” of a jar, where the sides curve inward towards the top. I was never able to cleanly scrape at that part of all my peanut butter, jam, and sauce jars — until the Tovolo jar scraper came into my life.

It Also Scoops and Spreads

Unlike most spatulas that have flat blades, the Tovolo jar scraper has a slight curve to its head, making it great for scooping out frosting with one side and spreading it evenly over a cake with the other. I often use the jar scraper to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches instead of a butter knife, since I never lose bits of peanut butter or jam as I pivot from jar to bread.

FAQs

Is the Tovolo jar scraper dishwasher-safe?

Yes, the jar scraper can go in the dishwasher. However, if you’re in a pinch, it’s super easy to clean by hand as even the stickiest of messes wash right off the silicone.

Can the Tovolo jar scraper withstand high heat?

Yes, the jar scraper is heat-resistant up to 600°F. I often use mine to make sauces, curds, or custards, as it’s great at getting into the corner of saucepans.

Is the Tovolo jar scraper BPA-free?

Yes, the jar scraper is made from a BPA-free silicone that’s safe for food-use.

Why We’re the Experts

• An Uong is a Commerce Writer for Serious Eats and Food & Wine
• An is a self-professed spatula collector and the Tovolo jar scraper has been her favorite for years.