Homemade Peanut Butter Spread

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 Making homemade peanut butter spread is easy and allows you to customize it to your taste. Here's a basic recipe for homemade peanut butter:

Ingredients:

  1. 2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts
  2. 1-2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
  3. 1-2 tablespoons vegetable oil (such as peanut or canola oil)
  4. 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions:

  • Prepare the Peanuts:

Start with roasted, unsalted peanuts. If they are not roasted, you can roast them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Let them cool to room temperature before proceeding.

  • Blend the Peanuts:

Place the roasted peanuts in a food processor or blender. You may need to use a food processor as it's more efficient for nut butter making, but a high-powered blender can work as well.

Process the peanuts for about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed. At this stage, the peanuts will become finely ground.

  • Add Sweetener and Oil:

Add 1-2 tablespoons of honey (or a sweetener of your choice) to the ground peanuts. The amount of honey depends on your taste preferences. You can start with 1 tablespoon and add more if you want it sweeter.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to help achieve the desired consistency. You can adjust the amount of oil based on how smooth you want your peanut butter. Start with 1 tablespoon and add more if needed.

  • Continue Blending:

Continue to process the mixture. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl periodically to ensure everything is evenly blended. It can take a few minutes to reach the desired consistency. Be patient; the peanuts will go from coarsely ground to finely ground eventually turning into a smooth, creamy peanut butter.

  • Add Salt:

Once the peanut butter reaches your desired consistency, add 1/2 teaspoon of salt (or to taste) and blend for a few more seconds to combine.

  • Taste and Adjust:

Taste the peanut butter and adjust the sweetness, saltiness, or consistency to your liking. Add more honey, salt, or oil if needed.

  • Store:

Transfer the homemade peanut butter to a clean, airtight container, and store it in the refrigerator. It will thicken slightly as it cools.

Now you have a delicious homemade peanut butter spread that you can use on bread, in sandwiches, with fruits, or in various recipes. Enjoy!

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