How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter: Easy and Delicious

Making homemade peanut butter is incredibly simple—you won't believe how easy it is! All you need are peanuts, a pinch of salt, and optionally a small amount of oil, such as olive oil. Sometimes I use oil; sometimes I don’t—it's up to you.

Step 1: Prepare the Peanuts Start by cleaning your peanuts. I’m using 4 cups of peanuts. Sort through them, wash them thoroughly, and then roast them. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the peanuts on a baking tray and roast for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, stir the peanuts and roast for another 15 minutes. If they start to brown too quickly, reduce the temperature to 160°C (320°F).

Step 2: Salt and Roast Once the peanuts are roasted, they should be slightly warm. Toss them with a bit of salt while they are still hot to ensure the salt sticks well. Spread them out on the baking tray and roast again at 180°C (350°F) for 15 minutes. After this, stir them and roast for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 3: Peel the Peanuts After roasting, let the peanuts cool slightly. To peel them, place them in a dish towel, fold it, and rub the peanuts together to remove most of the skins. You don’t need to remove every single skin, but try to get rid of as many as possible. If you prefer, you can leave the skins on, though it may make the peanut butter slightly more bitter.

Step 4: Blend the Peanuts Transfer the peeled peanuts to a blender. Add a pinch of salt. Start blending on a low setting and gradually increase the power. Blend until the peanuts turn into a smooth butter. If you prefer chunky peanut butter, save a handful of peanuts, crush them, and mix them in after the butter reaches a smooth consistency.

Step 5: Adjust Consistency As the peanuts blend, they will naturally release their oil. If the mixture seems too dry, add a teaspoon of olive oil. Blend again until the peanut butter reaches your desired consistency.

Final Touches Your homemade peanut butter should be incredibly smooth and creamy. It’s a delightful, pure treat without any preservatives, added sugars, or extra salt. Store it in an airtight container, and it’s ready to enjoy!

Conclusion Making your own peanut butter is not only easy but also much more affordable and healthier than store-bought options. Try this recipe and taste the difference! If you enjoyed this tutorial, please give us a thumbs up, share it with friends, and explore more of our content. Let me know in the comments if you’ll be making this peanut butter and how it turns out for you!