How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter
A simple homemade peanut butter made with roasted peanuts, with optional salt and oil. Easy to make, budget-friendly, and far tastier than many store-bought versions.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups shelled raw peanuts
- 1 Tbsp neutral oil optional
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C bake.
- Spread the peanuts onto a baking tray in a single layer.
- Roast for 9–10 minutes, or until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Allow the peanuts to cool slightly, then transfer them to a food processor.
- Blend until the peanuts break down into crumbs, then continue processing until they form a smooth peanut butter. This can take several minutes depending on your machine.
- Add the salt and oil, if using, and blend again until combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a clean jar and store in the fridge.
For Crunchy Peanut Butter
- Remove approximately ⅓ cup of the roasted peanuts before blending. Chop the nuts for your desired texture.
- Blend the remaining peanuts until smooth.
- Stir the reserved chopped peanuts through the finished peanut butter.
Notes
Notes
- The peanut butter may seem dry at first but will become smooth as the peanuts release their oils
- Scrape down the food processor as needed during blending
Variations
- Add honey for sweetness
- Add cinnamon or a little cocoa powder for a different flavour
Storage
- Store in the fridge
- Stir before use if natural oil separation occurs
Servings: 1 Cup