Description
Create a velvety, professional-grade peanut butter at home using thermal principles and mechanical force. This pure, sugar-free spread relies on high-quality roasted peanuts and a touch of oil to achieve a perfect, pourable emulsion without any artificial stabilizers.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons peanut oil or avocado oil, divided
- 1 pinch fine sea salt (optional)
- Liquid sugar-free sweetener, such as allulose syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Place the roasted peanuts into a high-performance blender or food processor and process on high for one minute until they reach a coarse meal consistency.
- Scrape down the sides of the container and add one tablespoon of the oil to help the blades move and begin the emulsification process.
- Process for another minute, then scrape the sides again; repeat this cycle until the friction-generated heat transforms the mixture from a thick paste into a smooth liquid.
- Incorporate the remaining tablespoon of oil along with salt or sweetener if desired, then process for one final minute until the butter is glossy and pourable before transferring to a glass jar.
Notes
To maintain the best texture, store your homemade peanut butter in an airtight glass jar at room temperature for immediate use, or refrigerate it to extend its shelf life. Since this recipe lacks commercial emulsifiers, natural oil separation will occur; simply stir the contents thoroughly or store the jar upside down to redistribute the fats naturally.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American