How to Roast Peanuts for Peanut Butter

How to roast peanuts:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Place the peanuts on the tray in a single layer. If not all of them fit on the tray, roast them in two batches.1 lb shelled peanuts / 450 g
3. Roast for 10 to 15 minutes until golden, stirring at least twice in between. Keep a close eye on them; they should not get too dark but should be slightly underdone as they continue to cook after removing them from the oven.
4. Cool: When golden, immediately remove from the baking sheet. Let them cool in a large bowl or on another cool tray or baking dish. Let them get completely cool before using them to make peanut butter.

How to make peanut butter

1. Chunky peanut butter: Roughly process a good handful of roasted peanuts, then remove them from the food processor. Add the chopped peanuts to the creamy peanut butter.
2. Creamy peanut butter: Place as many peanuts in the food processor as it can handle. Add a good pinch of salt. Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the walls of the machine a few times in between (Notes 1,2).fine sea salt
3. If you want to make chunky peanut butter, now is the time to stir the chopped peanuts into the butter.
4. Transfer the peanut butter into clean jars and refrigerate or freeze once it is cooled down.