Peanut Butter From Scratch
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 1/4 cup
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Calories
407 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Peanut Butter From Scratch
Description
The process begins by quickly pan-frying unsalted, skinless peanuts in peanut oil over medium-high heat. This step enhances the peanut flavor through light browning without burning. After cooling and removing any overly dark peanuts, the nuts are blended with honey, salt, and some peanut oil to form a creamy peanut butter.
This method balances roasted nuttiness with natural sweetness and seasoning. The addition of peanut oil during blending improves spreadability and mouthfeel. The honey adds gentle sweetness while the kosher salt enhances overall flavor.
The finished peanut butter can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to three months. It can be made smooth or chunky by pulsing additional peanuts at the end of blending. Substituting peanut oil with other neutral oils is possible. Careful attention during frying prevents burnt flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb peanuts unsalted and skinless
- 3/8 cup peanut oil + 1 tablespoon, divided
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large frying pan on high. Lower heat to medium high and add peanuts, stirring constantly until all of the peanuts are coated in the oil and pan fry for about 2-3 minutes OR until they start to brown.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with paper towels. Add fried peanuts and let cool for at least 30 minutes. Remove any peanuts that are black or really burned.
- Once they are cooled put the peanuts in a food processor or blender. Add honey, salt, and peanut oil and blend until creamy.
- Add to a mason jar or an airtight container and store in the fridge.
Notes
- Store homemade peanut butter in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 months.
- Frying the peanuts enhances flavor but avoid burning by stirring frequently and removing dark peanuts.
- You can use neutral oils like vegetable or canola oil instead of peanut oil.
- To make chunky peanut butter, add extra peanuts at the end and pulse to desired texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 81/4 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 426mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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