Homemade Peanut Butter
Homemade Peanut Butter
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter
- 2 cups dry-roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spread the unsalted dry-roasted peanuts evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Roast the peanuts in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. This step enhances their natural flavor and helps release their oils for a creamier peanut butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 3
Carefully transfer the warm, roasted peanuts to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until the peanuts begin to break down into a grainy, thick paste. This usually takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Stop the blender and use a spatula to scrape down any peanut residue from the sides of the container, ensuring all ingredients are incorporated for even blending.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Continue blending on high. The mixture will gradually transform. It will go from a dry crumbly stage, to a thick paste, and then as the natural oils are released, it will become smoother and creamier. This process typically takes an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Once the peanut butter reaches your desired smooth and creamy consistency, add the salt and honey. Adjust amounts to your personal taste preferences.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Blend briefly again for about 30 seconds to thoroughly incorporate the added salt and honey.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Pour the freshly made peanut butter into clean, airtight jars for storage. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerated for longer freshness.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Peanut Butter
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter
- 2 cups dry-roasted peanuts, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey, to taste
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spread the unsalted dry-roasted peanuts evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 2 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Roast the peanuts in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. This step enhances their natural flavor and helps release their oils for a creamier peanut butter.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 3
Carefully transfer the warm, roasted peanuts to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend on high speed until the peanuts begin to break down into a grainy, thick paste. This usually takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Stop the blender and use a spatula to scrape down any peanut residue from the sides of the container, ensuring all ingredients are incorporated for even blending.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Continue blending on high. The mixture will gradually transform. It will go from a dry crumbly stage, to a thick paste, and then as the natural oils are released, it will become smoother and creamier. This process typically takes an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Once the peanut butter reaches your desired smooth and creamy consistency, add the salt and honey. Adjust amounts to your personal taste preferences.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Blend briefly again for about 30 seconds to thoroughly incorporate the added salt and honey.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Pour the freshly made peanut butter into clean, airtight jars for storage. It can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerated for longer freshness.
⏱️ 1 min