Homemade Peanut Butter
This homemade peanut butter recipe is an all-time classic, ideal for everything from breakfast bites to indulgent treats.
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Ingredients
Method
1) Place the peanuts, salt and honey into the bowl of a food processor. Process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Place the lid back on and continue to process while slowly drizzling in the oil and process until the mixture is smooth, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
2) Place the peanut butter in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
For the roasted peanuts:
1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas 4.
2) Rinse the peanuts under cool water to remove excess dirt. Pat dry and place in a large bowl and toss with the peanut oil and salt until well coated.
3) Place on 2 half sheet pans, making sure to spread them out into a single layer. Roast in the oven for 30 to 35 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through cooking. Once you remove the peanuts from the oven, let them cool slightly before eating. They will continue to cook and become crunchy as they cool.
4) If using peanuts to make peanut butter, remove shells and discard. Remove the skin by rubbing the peanuts together in your hands held over a salad spinner, allowing the peanuts and skins to fall into the bowl. Once the skin has been loosened from all of the peanuts close the salad spinner and spin until all of the skin has been separated from the peanuts.
Yield: Approximately 2 pounds roasted peanuts in shell
*Cooks note: If eating peanuts roasted right out of the shell, use Virginia or Valencia peanuts. If utilizing roasted peanuts to make peanut butter, use Spanish peanuts as they have a higher oil content.
This is one homemade peanut butter recipe you’ll go nuts for!
Say hello to a cupboard staple that’s as comforting as it is crave-worthy - a recipe for homemade peanut butter packed with rich, nutty flavour and a wonderfully creamy texture. Whether you’re spreading thickly on toast or sneaking a cheeky spoonful straight from the jar, this is one simple pleasure that will ‘nut’ disappoint!
If you’ve always wanted to know how to make peanut butter at home, this recipe keeps things super-simple, blending roasted peanuts into a smooth (or chunky, if you prefer) spread with just a pinch of salt to bring out the natural flavour. A drizzle of honey adds sweetness, and the peanut oil helps make it wonderfully smooth.
As a go-to homemade peanut butter recipe, it’s endlessly versatile. Slather on warm toast, swirl through porridge or smoothies, or use as a base for peanut butter biscuits, a giant peanut butter cup cake, and even a decadent peanut butter no-bake cheesecake. It’s just as good with sliced apples or bananas for a quick snack, or enjoyed straight from the spoon when you need a hit of something sweet.
But the real joy of this recipe for homemade peanut butter is putting your own customised spin on it. Keep super-smooth or leave a little crunch, add more honey or a drizzle of maple syrup, or even a pinch of cinnamon. However you want to adapt it, this is a back-to-basics recipe that proves simple ingredients can deliver seriously satisfying results.
