Homemade Peanut Butter is the best of the best. So ditch the jarred stuff and prepare this sweet spread at home using simple ingredients. You’ll never want to go back to the store-bought varieties!
Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe
Peanut butter is a staple in most homes, but did you know it’s easy to make on your own? In fact, you only need 2 ingredients to make homemade peanut butter. Not only is is easy to make, but it’s healthier than store bought versions too.
There are so many ways to use this classic spread. It goes well with many things, including marshmallow fluff, jelly, chocolate, or even eaten alone. It’s a super simple recipe that you can whip up in minutes to keep on hand.
Why You’ll Love this Easy Peanut Butter Recipe:
- Simple Ingredients: You only need 2 ingredients to make homemade peanut butter – peanuts and salt!
- Easy Storage: Once you have made your spread, it will stay fresh for up to 2 months if stored in the fridge.
- Versatile: You can have extra fun making this delicious recipe by adding in a few extras if you’d like, such as honey!
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How to Make Peanut Butter at Home
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Place your peanuts into the food processor, and then process for about five minutes.
- Add salt to the peanut butter and then blend for an additional minute to combine the ingredients.
- Place the final produce into an airtight container with a lid.
This is such a simple recipe, yet so flavorful. Homemade can’t be beat!
The ingredients needed to make the peanut butter are so simple. Instead of a long list of ingredients, you’ll need simple items, such as dry roasted peanuts and salt. Of course, you can add a few extras if you’d like, such as honey, mini chocolate chips, or even raisins!
The ingredients might become hard in the fridge, but you can easily fix this by leaving the container of peanut butter out in a warm, dry area for several minutes. You may also want to add a neutral oil to it to thin it out.
Homemade Peanut Butter lasts for up to 1 month when properly stored in an airtight container and left in the pantry. If you store it in the refrigerator, you can extend the freshness of your peanut butter by an additional month, keeping it good enough to use for 2 months!
Recipe Tips and Tricks
- Make sure to scrape down the side of the food processor occasionally. This will help incorporate everything.
- You will be able to see a change from solid peanuts to smooth butter as the peanuts begin to release their oils. This can take a few minutes.
- If you like the flavor of honey roasted peanuts, you can use them in this recipe instead of using dry roasted peanuts.
- Add some chopped peanuts later in the blending process for chunky peanut butter.
- If you don’t have an airtight container, consider storing the peanut butter in a mason jar to keep it fresh.
If you’re a fan of peanut butter (of course you are), try these other recipes: Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins, M&M Peanut Butter Blondies, and Peanut Butter Jelly Smoothie.
Homemade peanut butter is a simple recipe that you can easily customize. Make a batch to keep on hand for all your cravings and recipes.
If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!
Peanut Butter Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds dry roasted peanuts
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Equipment
- Food Processor
Instructions
- Add the peanuts to a large food processor, seal, and process for 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the food processor every minute.2 pounds dry roasted peanuts
- Add the salt when the peanut butter is nearly smooth but is still a little lumpy and blend for another minute.¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Notes
- This recipe makes 3-3 ½ cups of peanut butter.
- Make sure to scrape down the side of the food processor occasionally. This will help incorporate everything.
- You will be able to see a change from solid peanuts to smooth butter as the peanuts begin to release their oils. This can take a few minutes.
- If you like the flavor of honey roasted peanuts, you can use them in this recipe instead of using dry roasted peanuts.
- Add some chopped peanuts for chunky peanut butter.
- If you don’t have an airtight container, consider storing the peanut butter in a mason jar to keep it fresh.
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