Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe for Expats
Whether you live in the USA, or anywhere else in our beautiful world, dive into the origins, regional twists, and the joy of making your own jar of peanutty goodness with my homemade peanut butter recipe.
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Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dry Roasted Peanuts Go unsalted if you're feeling natural or even smoked for a twist in taste profile.
- 2 tbsp Honey optional, for a touch of sweetness.
- 1 tsp Pumpkin Spice See below for special blend*.
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Pumpkin Spice Mix
- Cinnamon Adds warmth and sweetness.
- Ginger Provides a zesty and slightly spicy flavor.
- Nutmeg Offers a rich and nutty taste.
- Cloves Contributes a warm, sweet, and slightly bitter element.
- Allspice Combines flavors reminiscent of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Instructions
- Roast those Peanuts: Toss the peanuts onto a baking sheet and let them roast in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. Or you can buy them roasted. Try to get the freshest available.
- Once the peanuts cool, toss them into a blender or food processor. Hit that high-speed button and watch as the peanuts transform into a nutty powder.
- Creamy Transformation: Add in the honey, sea salt, and coconut oil. Blend again until you've got a velvety smooth blend that's ready to spread.
- Feeling adventurous? Toss in the salt and spices, and the dash of vanilla extract. Blend again until it's as creamy as you like.
- Store and Enjoy: Transfer your homemade peanut butter into a jar. Pop it in the fridge and it'll last for about three months. Spread it on toast, mix it into oatmeal, add to chicken korma or simply enjoy it by the spoonful. And remember, if the oil has separated some and appears on the top when you go to dish it out, that’s normal. Just give it a good stir before serving.
Notes
Pumpkin spice mix is like the cozy sweater of the spice world, bringing that warm and comforting vibe to all things autumn. In Europe, it can be hard or impossible to find under that name, but Speculoos spice mix is the equivalent and will work instead.