That's right folks, my days of having the peanut butter palate of a five-year-old and secretly only liking Jiffy creamy peanut butter are over. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Jiff (remember those adorable commercials?!), but from now on homemade is the way to go. This post is made possible by my recent acquisition of a Cuisinart food processor. Thanks to a generous birthday gift card to Sur La Table, a shiny 9 cup food processor now calls my kitchen counter home. In the past week, I have made the above mentioned peanut butter, salsa, and tuna salad; later this week I plan to make pesto, pizza dough, and hummus. I'll keep you posted on the results!
But for now, I think this purchase will definitely be worth it if I can supply myself in homemade peanut butter for the rest of my life. Three ingredients and a food processor-like gadget are all you need.
Ingredients:
3 cups roasted peanuts
1 tbsp. or more honey
2 teaspoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 tbsp. or more honey
2 teaspoons peanut or vegetable oil
Directions:
1. Add peanuts and honey to the
work bowl of a food processor and turn on for 1 minute. Remove the lid and
press the peanuts back down along the sides using a spatula. Replace the lid
and turn food processor back on for an additional 1-2 minutes. Repeat with
spatula if needed. The consistency of the peanuts will change, slowly forming a
rough ball shape.
2. After about two minutes,
slowly drizzle 1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil into the food processor while it is
running. Process until smooth, about 1-2 more minutes.
3. Adjust flavor as desired
by adding more honey, salt, or even a pinch of cinnamon or cocoa powder.
4. If you prefer chunky
peanut butter, add another handful of peanuts in at the end and pulse a few
times to roughly chop.
5. Place peanut butter in an
air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 2 months.
Enjoy!
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