Homemade Peanut Butter
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
28
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Calories
121 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Peanut Butter
Description
Homemade Peanut Butter is achieved by processing roasted peanuts in a powerful blender or food processor until they transform from dry and gritty chopped nuts into a creamy spread. The process involves several blending sessions at low and medium speeds, scraping the sides regularly to ensure even consistency. As the peanuts release their oils, the mixture changes texture, becoming thick, grainy, and finally smooth and warm. This natural peanut butter contains only peanuts, without added sugar or salt, allowing full control over the flavor and texture.
The richness and warmth come from the friction during blending, highlighting the nutty aroma and flavor inherent in roasted peanuts. This kind of peanut butter can be used in sandwiches, baking, or cooking and makes a wholesome alternative to commercial brands.
Storing the peanut butter in the refrigerator keeps it fresh for several weeks while retaining its creamy texture. No additional stabilizers are needed, making this a simple, natural nut butter option.
Ingredients
- 4 cups peanuts roasted
Instructions
- Add peanuts to a high-powered blender or food processor. Pulse the peanuts until they are finely chopped.
- Process or blend on a low speed for 1 minute continuously, then stop the machine and scrape down the sides. The peanut butter will be dry and gritty.
- Process or blend on a low speed a second time for 1 minute continuously, then stop the machine and scrape down sides. The peanut butter will start to form a clumpy paste.
- Process or blend on a low speed a third time for 1 minute continuously, then stop the machine and scrape down sides. The peanut butter ill be thick and grainy at this point.
- Process or blend on a medium speed fourth time for 1 to 2 minutes longer. The peanut butter should be creamy and smooth at this point. It will also be warm and fragrant and delicious.
- The peanut butter will keep in a covered container in the refrigerator for several weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 28Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 90mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 162mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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