peanut butter

[Martha27]

this is probably a silly question but how do you make homemade peanut butter? I'm thinking just peanuts in a food processor?? is there something else that needs to be added? Thanks to anyone who can help me out

[cristeen]

Nope, that's it. It takes longer than you expect though, to go from crumbly to paste. You CAN over-process it though, so don't walk away from it... it'll turn to a syrup consistency when it's over-done.

[mamakah]

I use peanuts, honey, and a bit of peanut oil to make it spreadable. mmmmm.

[notjustmamie]

I like mine with some salt.

[sunnysandiegan]

I use roasted (shelled) peanuts in my Vitamix, nothing added. It takes a bit of intuition to process correctly without burning out your motor. I scoop out some "crunchy" pb for me and baking in a small glass jar and then process the rest "super smooth" for DH & DD into a bigger glass jar. It all spreads easily. MMMmmmmmm!!!!!

[Martha27]

thanks! I just tried it out and can't imagine ever buying pb ever again! so easy and it came out great. I think I might have let the engine get a little too hot though b/c the PB came out pretty warm :/

[cristeen]

Originally Posted by Martha27

thanks! I just tried it out and can't imagine ever buying pb ever again! so easy and it came out great. I think I might have let the engine get a little too hot though b/c the PB came out pretty warm :/

The heat is what takes so long... it has to heat up a bit to extract the oils so it will go from crumbles to paste.

[Martha27]

aaahhhhhh, well I guess I did do it right then interesting