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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter (Creamy or Crunchy)

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Did you know you can make peanut butter at home in about 10 minutes? All you need is a food processor, roasted peanuts and a little oil. No added sugar or preservatives unless you want them, and kids love watching the peanuts turn into peanut butter. Here’s my simple 2-ingredient version, plus how to make it crunchy or a little sweet.

Jar of homemade peanut butter

Tips

  • Be patient. The peanuts go from crumbs to a thick ball to smooth peanut butter. Keep going and scrape down the sides.
  • Use roasted peanuts. They have the best flavor. If they’re salted, skip the extra salt.
  • Make it crunchy by adding a handful of peanuts during the last 15 to 30 seconds.
  • It will be runny at first from the heat of the processor. It thickens in the fridge.

How to use it

Spread it on toast or apples, stir it into oatmeal, or serve with celery sticks for an easy after-school snack.

Mandie

Simple 2-Ingredient Peanut Butter

Homemade peanut butter made with just salted peanuts and a little oil.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups salted roasted peanuts
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil or olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey optional

Method
 

  1. Add the peanuts and oil (and honey, if using) to a food processor.
  2. Process for 4 to 6 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides, until smooth and creamy.
  3. Spoon into a jar and store in the fridge.

Notes

Keeps up to 2 months in the fridge.

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FAQ

How long does homemade peanut butter last?

Store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 months.

Why is it separating?

Natural peanut butter separates because there are no stabilizers. Just stir it.

Can I use a blender?

A food processor works best. A high-powered blender can work, but you’ll need to stop and scrape it down often.

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Easy Homemade Peanut Butter in 10 Minutes

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Comments

6 responses to “How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter (Creamy or Crunchy)”

  1. Zene Avatar
    Zene

    What is the price comparison of bought vs made?

    1. Time4mommy Avatar
      Time4mommy

      Erin made this but I make mine too. I costs be around $.50 for jar and it doesn’t have the preservatives and sugar. I usually add raw honey to the sandwich which makes it more expensive but well worth it.

  2. yipperbear Avatar
    yipperbear

    for YEARS i worked for GNC (general nutrition center). we made fresh ground peanut butter on demand for our customers. the ingredients—–dry roasted peanuts. if you wanted sweetened or salted you were out of luck. we made real honest to God peanut butter. i;m sorry but, why add sugar (and yes honey is sugar) if you don’t have too!

    1. Time4mommy Avatar
      Time4mommy

      Because my children like raw honey. They don’t always eat it but they get it as a treat. We don’t eat jelly or jam.

  3. Born27 Avatar
    Born27

    This homemade peanut butter looks fantastic! I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

  4. Theresa Avatar

    My daughter loves honey and peanut butter. You can also use almonds for this if peanuts are a concern.

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