Description
Experience the pure, wholesome taste of homemade nut butter with this simple ten-minute recipe. By controlling the ingredients yourself, you can achieve a perfectly creamy or rustic texture that honors traditional Southern flavors without any added sugars.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw or roasted unsalted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons honey or natural sugar alternative, divided (optional)
Instructions
- Place 2 cups of peanuts into a high-speed blender or food processor and pulse for about one minute until the nuts turn into coarse crumbs.
- Stop the machine and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula, then add one tablespoon of peanut oil and one tablespoon of sweetener if desired.
- Process for another full minute, watching for the mixture to become glossy and begin clumping together.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil and the rest of the sweetener, then continue processing until the desired smoothness is achieved.
- Transfer the finished butter into a clean glass jar and secure the lid tightly for storage.
Notes
To enhance the natural aroma, try processing the peanuts while they are still slightly warm from roasting. Store your homemade batch in the refrigerator to keep the natural oils fresh and prevent them from separating or becoming rancid over time.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Processing
- Cuisine: Southern American