Peanut Butter
Peanut butter is a creamy or chunky spread made primarily from ground dry-roasted peanuts. It is a popular food product enjoyed worldwide and commonly used in sandwiches, snacks, desserts, smoothies, and sauces.
Ingredients
- 2 cups roasted peanuts (unsalted)
- ½ tsp salt (optional)
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1–2 tsp peanut oil or neutral oil (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
Prepare Peanuts
- If your peanuts are not already roasted, roast them in an oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool slightly.
Blend The Peanuts
- Add the roasted peanuts to a food processor or high-speed blender.
Process Until Creamy
- First 30 seconds: Peanuts become crumbs.
- 1–2 minutes: Mixture thickens into a ball.
- 2–4 minutes: Peanut butter becomes creamy and spreadable.(Scrape down the sides occasionally.)
Add Optional Ingredients
- For sweetness: Add honey or maple syrup.
- For saltiness: Add salt to taste.
- For extra smoothness: Add a little oil, 1 teaspoon at a time.
Blend Again
- Continue blending until you reach the desired consistency.
Store
- Transfer to a clean, airtight jar.
- Refrigerate for up to 3 months (if natural).
- Stir before each use if oil separation occurs.
Notes
Tips:
- For crunchy peanut butter, add extra chopped peanuts at the end and pulse briefly.
- Use unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts for best flavor control.