Description
A silky, homemade peanut butter made with pure roasted peanuts and a pinch of salt, emphasizing the nutty flavor and glossy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups dry-roasted unsalted peanuts
- 1–2 teaspoons neutral oil (peanut, grapeseed, or light olive oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Flaky sea salt or toasted sesame oil for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- If using raw peanuts, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and roast peanuts for 10–12 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Cool until warm.
- Place the cooled roasted peanuts in a food processor and pulse 10–15 times until coarsely chopped.
- Run the processor continuously for 1–2 minutes, scraping the sides, until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy, a total of 3–6 minutes.
- Add salt and optional sweetener, adjusting to taste, then process again to combine.
- Transfer the peanut butter to a jar, smoothing the top, and top with a thin layer of oil or sprinkle of flaky salt, if desired. Seal while slightly warm.
Notes
Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks or in a cool pantry for up to 2 weeks for a softer texture. Stir if oil separates.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg