Peanut butter

Name: Peanut butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: Peanuts with shell 4.1 cups; Peanut seed oil 2.1 tbsp; Acacia honey 0.2 oz; Brown sugar 0.1 tbsp; Fine salt 1 pinch

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153

Calories per serving

Gluten Free
Lactose Free
Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 153
Carbohydrates g 2.3
of which sugars g 1.1
Protein g 6.6
Fats g 13.1
of which saturated fat g 1.96
Fiber g 2.5
Sodium mg 47

Difficulty: Very easy
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 15
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Peanut butter is such an all-American classic, you know? It's this staple in lunchboxes and snack plates—and sometimes even desserts. Really. You start with roasted peanuts, and after some grinding and a touch of light oil, you end up with a spread that’s either creamy or chunky. Super tasty. It kind of depends on your preference. Folks love how it gets that smooth yet kind of tender feel when you spread it on bread. Plus, it’s perfect for those sandwiches with berry jam.

Making peanut butter at home? Pretty simple, honestly, and many are surprised by how fresh and moist the homemade version turns out. For anyone into peanut butter recipes, the homemade stuff makes all those peanut butter desserts and snacks taste way, way better because you can control how salty or sweet you want it. And look, kids and adults alike go for the crunchy kind by mixing in extra chopped peanuts, while others stick with the silky, soft version that’s just right for spreading on toast or using in baking. Across the US, you’ll find peanut butter in everything from classic butter cookies to easy fudge, smoothies, or even some pretty awesome noodles.

And here’s the thing: it’s not just for sandwiches—many use it in easy peanut butter recipes for breakfast bars or quick treats. You can totally play around with the texture, making it thicker for dipping or thinner for drizzling over fruit. And the sauce? The cool thing is how versatile this spread is; peanut butter can fit into both sweet and savory dishes and never feels out of place. Whether you’re all about baking with peanut butter or just enjoy a spoonful now and then, it’s a fun way to add something rich and indulgent to everyday food. Plus, with homemade peanut butter, you know exactly what’s going in—just peanuts, a bit of oil, and maybe a pinch of salt, making it a go-to for those wanting a classic American-made easy. Really, really good.

How to prepare Peanut butter

To prepare peanut butter, start by shelling the peanuts by applying slight pressure to the shell 1 to open them and extract the nuts 2. Then carefully remove the skin covering the peanuts 3.

When finished, you will have about 1.1 lbs of shelled peanuts, which you can transfer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper 4. Spread the peanuts out so that they overlap as little as possible. Roast the peanuts in a preheated static oven at 338°F for 10-15 minutes (if using a convection oven, set it to 320°F for 5-10 minutes). Once done, remove them from the oven 5 and transfer them to a bowl to cool completely. You can do this with the help of the parchment paper used for roasting 6.

When they are well cooled, place them in a food processor and add the brown sugar 7, then add the honey (acacia or wildflower) 8 and the peanut oil 9.

Turn on the food processor 10 and when the cream starts to form, stop the blades and add the salt (you can skip adding salt if you prefer unsalted butter). Continue blending until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture 11. If you want to make the peanut butter even creamier, you can add a little more peanut oil. Once ready, you can store it in an airtight jar in the refrigerator 12. Otherwise, you can enjoy your peanut butter immediately spread on bread or toast!

Storage

You can store peanut butter in an airtight glass jar for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
Freezing is not recommended.

Fun Facts

Peanut butter is an essential snack in American households. It even has a dedicated website for cream lovers, titled "Peanut butter lovers," where you can post recipes, get information on ingredients and nutritional values, and learn all about the famous American peanuts and the production of butter. It seems that peanut butter dates back to the late 19th century, created by a pharmacist in Saint Louis, Missouri, as a protein substitute for meat, which was too expensive for less affluent families.

Tip

For a perfect roast, the main ingredient is patience: it is better to have a long time and a low temperature rather than a short time and high temperature. After all, we want to avoid that dreaded burnt aftertaste, right?

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Peanut butter

PRESENTATION

How to prepare Peanut butter

Storage

Fun Facts

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