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    Homemade Peanut Butter - Small Batch Recipe

    LAST UPDATED: Oct 26, 2020 · PUBLISHED: Oct 26, 2020 · BY: Sydney · 1 Comment

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    Peanut butter in repurposed jelly jar.

    You can make homemade peanut butter in less than ten minutes with just peanuts, a little honey, and a food processor. Peanuts are inexpensive and making your own peanut butter is another way to control the amount of sugar and sodium you consume.

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    jar of homemade peanut butter

    Homemade Peanut Butter

    Creamy homemade peanut butter in under 10 minutes. Making homemade peanut butter put you in control of the sweetness and sodium.
    4 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 6 minutes
    Total Time: 6 minutes
    Servings: 1 .5 cups
    Calories: 169kcal
    Author:Sydney Dawes

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups Unsalted Peanuts
    • 1 tablespoon Honey
    • pinch of salt or to taste

    Instructions

    • Place peanuts in the food processor on "Chop" for about 45 seconds.
    • Use the "Puree" setting and run for another 3-4 minutes depending on how smooth you want the peanut butter. Halfway through drizzle in the honey. The peanuts will go from crumbly to creamy in a matter of minutes.
    • Tate to see if you need to add salt or would like additional honey for sweetness.

    Notes

    I don't add salt until it finished, then taste, and if needed, add salt and puree for another few seconds.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 74mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g

    I made some peanut brittle last week and had a bunch of leftover peanuts so I pulled down the little food processor and made my own with just the perfect amount of salt and honey!

    Keep dry roasted peanuts and honey in the pantry and make this homemade peanut butter recipe in smaller batches.

    Table of Contents
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Recipe Ingredients
    • Step by Step Recipe Instructions
    • Do you need to refrigerate homemade peanut butter?
    • Can you freeze the peanut butter?
    • How to make peanut butter spread without a food processor
    • Comments

    Recipe Ingredients

    • Peanuts: I buy the ones without salt so I can control how much salt is in my peanut butter recipe.
    • Honey: Only use the real stuff! Honey adds a hint of sweetness and is also a natural preservative.
    • Vegetable Oil: Just a bit of oil help the peanut butter to maintain a smooth consistency. You’ll add more oil if you want to have a pourable peanut butter that is more of a sauce.
    • Salt: Finely ground seal salt will give a nice clean taste and avoids any gritty texture in the peanut butter.

    Equipment Needed: You will also need a food processor. My Cuisinart finally died so I replaced it with a smaller 3.5 cup KitchenAid model which I love. Since I mostly cook for two and have a small kitchen so I appreciate the smaller footprint.

    Step by Step Recipe Instructions

    All you need to do is place the dry roasted peanuts in the food processor and run for about 5-6 minutes until the peanuts transform into a smooth and creamy butter. I have a smaller unit so I will stop the food processor every 30-45 seconds or so to keep the motor from overheating.

    Start with 1 ½ cups of peanuts, this will make about 12 ounces of finished peanut butter.

    Run the processor on chop for about 45 seconds.

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    Switch to the Puree setting and continue to run for about 3-4 minutes depending on how creamy you like your peanut butter.

    Next, add in the honey, oil, and salt. Taste the peanut butter and add salt and additional honey to your personal taste. Add more oil if you want a thinner peanut butter.

    Store the peanut butter in the fridge. My old Bonne Marman Jam jars are perfect for storing homemade peanut butter.

    Visit the web story for my homemade peanut butter recipe.

    Do you need to refrigerate homemade peanut butter?

    Yes it should be refrigerated because the oils can become rancid if left at room temperature for to long. To soften, remove from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 - 45 minutes..

    Can you freeze the peanut butter?

    Yes, freeze the peanut butter in a freezer-safe storage container for up to six months. I freeze homemade peanut butter in amounts needed to use in my chocolate peanut butter cups and peanut butter cookies.

    Love recipes made with peanut butter, read How to make homemade peanut butter fudge and How to make homemade peanut butter cups

    How to make peanut butter spread without a food processor

    It's pretty much the same process. Add the peanuts to a blender, and set to low speed. When the peanuts are completely broken down and begin to look creamy set the blender to medium speed. Drizzle in the honey and continue blending until the peanut butter reaches the desired consistency.

    HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER: Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need to use honey?

    No, you can leave it unsweetened or add a bit of brown sugar, or maple syrup.

    Why isn’t my peanut butter coming out smooth and creamy?

    Be patient when grinding the peanuts, it will take a few minutes to get o the creamy stage. Also avoid using a coarsely ground salt.

    How do I make my peanut butter crunchy?

    Follow the recipe above and then fold in some coarsely chopped peanuts to add crunch.

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    1. cassie

      October 31, 2020 at 1:11 am

      4 stars
      simple recipe, taste great

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