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How to Make Pecan Butter

Follow this easy guide to learn how to make pecan butter with just ONE ingredient required.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 20 Servings of 1 tablespoon
Calories: 103 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Others
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 3 cups pecan halves
Optional Fill Ins
  • 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • ½-1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a large tray with parchment paper. Arrange the pecans in a single layer and bake for 5 minutes. Then remove from the oven.
  2. Transfer the toasted pecans to your food processor and begin processing. Stop to scrape down the sides, as needed and give your machine a 30-60 second break to prevent overheating. The pecans will go from whole, to crumbly, to flour, to clumps and eventually creamy pecan butter. Depending on your appliance, this will take anywhere from 2-6 minutes.
  3. Once smooth, add any or all of the optional fill ins (if using) and pulse until combined.
  4. Store in a clean and dry glass jar or container, and use as desired.

Notes

  • Give your machine small breaks in between processing to prevent overheating. Turn off your food processor for 30-60 seconds at a time, as needed, and then continue. Use that break to scrape down the sides.
  • For sugar free, skip the optional coconut sugar, or if you have a sweet tooth, you may increase to two tablespoons, instead. (Try it with one first)
  • Your homemade nut butter will go through many stages. It goes from whole pecans, to broken down pieces, to flour, to small clumps, then larger clumps, and finally creamy nut butter. (See process shots above for a visual.)
  • You may use a high speed blender, such as a Vitamix for faster results, but I find it easier to remove the butter from a food processor.
  • Keep at room temperature for up to 1 week, or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. You may also freeze, air tight in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.
  • Keep at room temperature for up to 1 week, or store in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. You may also freeze, air tight in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 103cal (5%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 11g (17%) Potassium 61mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20Servings of 1 tablespoon

Amount Per Serving

Calories 103

% Daily Value*

Calories 103cal 5%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 11g 17%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.