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Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe

I've always loved the creamy, nutty goodness of homemade peanut butter, and making it myself has been such a rewarding experience. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you'll never go back to store-bought!
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Course: Breakfast, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 500 g peanuts preferably large-sized, high oil yield, and easy to peel varieties
  • 40 g white sugar
  • 6 g salt
  • 50 ml peanut oil or cooked oil to assist blending

Instructions

Preprocessing the Peanuts:

  • Rinse 500g of peanuts quickly with water, ensuring not to soak them. Drain immediately after rinsing.
  • Spread the peanuts evenly on a baking tray. Bake in an oven at 180°C (top and bottom heat)for 30 minutes. The oven does not need to be preheated. Stir the peanuts with a spatula every 10 minutes to ensure even roasting.
  • If you don't have an oven, use a flat-bottomed pan over low heat. Stir continuously while roasting the peanuts until golden to prevent burning. Burnt peanuts can cause bitterness in the final peanut butter.
  • Once roasted, let the peanuts cool. Gently rub them with your hands to remove their skins, ensuring most of the skins are removed.

Blending:

  • Place the peeled peanuts into a blender. Add 40g white sugar, 6g salt, and a suitable amount of peanut oil or cooked oil (around 50ml). The oil helps the blending process and creates a smoother texture. Avoid adding too much oil, as it can make the peanut butter too thin.
  • Start blending at a low speed. If you prefer chunky peanut butter, stop when the peanuts are coarsely ground. For smooth peanut butter, continue blending until it becomes fine and silky.

Storage:

  • Transfer the peanut butter into a clean, airtight container. Store it in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness. After each use, reseal and refrigerate promptly to preserve the flavor.