Homemade Peanut Butter
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Peanut Butter
Description
Homemade Peanut Butter starts with 3 cups of dry roasted or unsalted peanuts. They are processed in a food processor, requiring periodic scraping and brief pauses to avoid overworking the motor. The mixture progresses from coarse crumbs to a cohesive ball before finally becoming smooth and creamy. Adding salt is optional and depends on the peanuts' original seasoning. This peanut butter offers a natural alternative to store-bought varieties, with control over texture and saltiness.
The creaminess comes from the continuous blending which releases peanut oils, achieving a spreadable texture without added oils. It can be used as a sandwich spread, in baking, or cooking.
Pausing to scrape down the bowl ensures even processing and a uniform consistency. The total processing time is approximately 8 to 10 minutes, so patience is key to a smooth finish.
Ingredients
- 3 cups peanuts dry roasted & salted or unsalted
- salt to taste (if using unsalted peanuts, sea salt
Instructions
- Place the peanuts in a medium food processor.* Process until very smooth, stopping every 30 seconds to 1 minute to scape down the sides of the bowl, as necessary, and to give the food processor's motor a break. The mixture will be chunky at first. Then, it'll thicken into a ball, and finally, it will become creamy and smooth. The whole process should take about 8 to 10 minutes.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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