Homemade Peanut Butter
Category: Sauces and Spreads
Serving Size: 1 (approximately 500g of peanut butter)
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Peanuts (unshelled) | 600g |
| Peanut oil (for smoothness) | 30g |
| Acacia honey | 5g |
| Brown sugar | 5g |
| Salt (fine) | 1 pinch |
Instructions
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Preparing the Peanuts: Begin by cracking the peanuts and gently removing the shells. After shelling, ensure that you remove any skin covering the peanuts, leaving you with clean, raw peanuts. This should yield about 500 grams of shelled peanuts.
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Roasting the Peanuts: Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) if using a conventional oven or 160°C (320°F) for a fan-assisted oven. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and spread the shelled peanuts in a single layer, ensuring they overlap as little as possible for even roasting. Roast the peanuts for 10-15 minutes in a static oven or 5-10 minutes in a fan-assisted oven, keeping an eye on them to prevent burning. When they are golden brown and fragrant, remove them from the oven.
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Blending the Peanuts: Allow the roasted peanuts to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer them to a food processor or high-powered blender. Add the brown sugar and honey (preferably acacia or wildflower honey for a mild sweetness). Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
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Achieving the Perfect Consistency: For a creamier texture, gradually add the peanut oil while continuing to blend. This helps achieve the desired smoothness and consistency. If you prefer a chunkier peanut butter, blend it to your liking, adjusting the texture by adding more or less oil.
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Storing Your Peanut Butter: Transfer the freshly made peanut butter into an airtight jar or container. It will keep well in the refrigerator for several weeks.
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Serving Suggestions: Enjoy your homemade peanut butter spread on toast, crackers, or mixed into smoothies. You can also use it as a dip for fruits like apples or bananas, or in a variety of dessert recipes.
This recipe yields a rich and flavorful peanut butter that’s all-natural, without the added preservatives or artificial flavors found in store-bought varieties. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy a simple, wholesome treat!
