Learn how to make homemade peanut butter with this simple step-by-step tutorial in recipe. It’s made naturally with tons of — you guessed it — peanuts!!
Today marks two weeks of living in my new loft without a fully functioning kitchen, which in the land of food blogging has proven a bit challenging. Let’s just say I’ve been eating a lot of salads and sandwiches. (Ok, ok, and maybe taking the opportunity to frequent my favorite taco shop across the street a few times.) :)
But one of the joys of moving was discovering some little hidden treasures in my pantry, including three containers of peanuts. Who knew? So for something different today, I thought I would take the opportunity to spruce up an old recipe on the blog for homemade peanut butter.
I first blogged about how to make homemade peanut butter four years ago, and have made it countless times since. It literally could not be easier. Just process peanuts in the food processor for a few minutes until their smooth, and you’re good to go. I used to add oil and honey to my peanut butter, but now I just like it plain with an extra pinch of salt. You can also use any kind of peanuts that you want — party peanuts, honey-roasted, unsalted, Spanish peanuts, mixed nuts, etc. Just about anything works, and the variations can be so fun!
So for anyone who has never tried this fun trick at home before, I snapped photos this time around for a step-by-step tutorial.
Homemade Peanut Butter | 1-Minute Video
First, you begin with your peanuts. You can use however many you’d like! I used all of the peanuts I had on hand this time, which was nearly 6 cups. But you can make as large or small a batch as you would like.
Simply pour the peanuts into the bowl of your food processor, and then watch the peanuts go through the various stages that come with homemade peanut butter.
First they turn into a fine ground…
…which I usually have to loosen a bit with my rubber spatula so that they don’t all stick to the sides of the food processor…
…then it will turn into a thick, gritty paste…and then sandy smooth…
…until finally the peanut butter reaches the really creamy, smooth state. Couldn’t resist a little lick.
So if you love peanut butter as much as I do, give this recipe a try!
Homemade Peanut Butter
Ingredients
- 4 cups peanuts (any kind — party, honey roasted, mixed, dry-roasted, salted/unsalted, you choose)
- optional add-ins: salt and/or honey
Instructions
- Place the peanuts in a food processor, and process for 1 minute. Use a spatula to loosen mixture from the sides of the bowl if the mixture is sticking. Then continue to process until completely smooth, about 2-3 more minutes.
- Transfer to an airtight container, cover and refrigerate until use. Peanut butter should keep for between 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator. Stir each time before using.
Did you make this?Let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
I just made this–added a little salt and some local honey it is delicious!
I was just thinking that you could retain some of the peanut chunks from the first round in the food processor and throw them into the final product for a “chunky” peanut butter. :)
Do you need to roast the peanuts before? Or can I use unroasted or raw peanuts?
Sachin
Hi Sachin,
I used roasted peanuts. But you can use roasted or raw, depending on your preference.
~Ali
Hi, it really turned out incredible, and a great deal less expensive. It was much less like the thick paste you get from the store. This made me wonder. It’s like they must take out the peanut oil (to sell for high prices) and put in hydrogenated vegetable oil in its place.
Thank you for the wonderful guidance, we eat a lot of peanut butter.
Normally, I wouldn’t have dared to make peanut butter at home, but, this makes it look really easy.
I love homemade peanut butter and you make it look so tempting with these photos :)
I’m definitely going to be giving this a go! Since moving to Italy I’ve completely stopped eating peanut butter because it’s so expensive, never thought of making it myself!
Such a simple way of explaning! loved it!! Shall try sometime next when get peanuts :)
I’m obsessed with peanut butter, I must try this!
What food processor do you use?