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Simple Peanut Butter Ingredients
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Homemade Peanut Butter

Sweetened with organic honey, salted with large flake Kosher salt, a bit of canola and water.....that's it! All you need is 20 minutes and a food processor!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 32 oz dry, roasted peanuts roughly chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups organic honey
  • 2 cups organic canola oil or melted coconut oil
  • 16 oz water
  • 2 tsp coarse flaked sea salt
  • 1 each large orange, washed and zested optional

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor
  • 1 Citrus zester
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • Storage containers

Method
 

  1. Measure 1 1/3 cups of peanuts and place to the side. Pour remaining peanuts into food processor. Puree peanuts until it becomes a thick, ball of paste.
    Peanut Butter Paste
  2. Add honey and zest, if using, and continue to puree. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue to puree. With the processor running, drizzle in the oil until the entire amount has been added. Gradually add the water. You may not use the entire amount. You should have a smooth, creamy paste.
    Creamy Peanut Butter
  3. Add salt to taste. Run the processor for 10 seconds, taste your peanut butter and add more salt if you desire. Pour out peanut butter into a large mixing bowl and add reserved peanuts. Stir to combine.
    Creamy and Chunky Peanut Butter
  4. Store in an airtight container and use on everything!!!