Peanut butter how to prepare. How to make homemade peanut butter, step-by-step recipe with photos
Today I suggest you make peanut butter at home. This is a very tasty, aromatic and incredibly filling delicacy that can be used as a spread for toast and cookies. Peanut butter is good as a topping for ice cream; it can be added to homemade baked goods or simply eaten with a spoon - as you prefer.
The recipe for this nut butter is simple, because it is based on roasted peanuts - one of the most inexpensive and accessible types of nuts. Many people like peanut butter in its pure, so to speak, form - that is, just peanuts and nothing else. But for our family and for me personally, such a dessert turns out to be too bland, so I always add flavorings - sugar and salt. To obtain a smoother and more uniform consistency, homemade peanut butter also contains refined vegetable oil (it also increases the shelf life of the finished product).
Ingredients:
Cooking the dish step by step with photos:
To make homemade peanut butter, peanuts are a mandatory ingredient, but I highly recommend adding just a little refined vegetable oil, salt and sugar. As a sweetener, you can choose not only sugar, but also honey, molasses, and syrups.
Peanuts for pasta are suitable either raw or already roasted. In addition, you can use salted one - then there is no need to add salt to the pasta. The number of nuts can be absolutely any - I indicated the one that I had at the time of preparation. You can roast peanuts in the oven, on the stove or in the microwave (my preference). It is important not to let the nuts burn, or even burn, otherwise the paste will turn out bitter. I microwave the peanuts on the highest setting for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. In the oven, the nuts are dried at approximately 200 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
The next step in making homemade peanut butter is to shell the nuts. The thin skin of roasted peanuts can be removed quite quickly and without problems, but the most convenient way to peel a large number of nuts is not individually, but using a regular plastic bag. Let the nuts cool slightly, then transfer them to a bag and tie it.
Next we will need a blender or food processor - it must be powerful, otherwise it will take a long time to make the paste and it is not a fact that your device will not burn! Some cooks even use a coffee grinder, but then you will have to make peanut butter in small portions. We put some peanuts in the bowl, add a little vegetable oil (I used sunflower oil), salt and sugar (in the process you can adjust the taste to your personal preferences).
Let's start grinding the nuts - in the next steps I will show how the consistency of the contents of the bowl changes. First, you get fine nut crumbs.
Gradually, this dry crumb will begin to moisten (oil will be released from the peanuts) and clump together. Remove the lid and use a knife or fork to scrape the mixture off the sides of the bowl so that it returns to the bottom.
After a couple of minutes, the peanuts will turn into a paste. The mixture will heat up and even more oil will be released, making the mixture thinner and even more homogeneous. If your Kitchen Aid gets very hot while chopping (and you can be sure it will), turn it off and let it cool slightly. Then we continue to grind the nuts to the desired consistency.
Homemade peanut butter is a delicious, nutritious and healthy treat. Fresh, rich and flavorful, it's simply amazing! When you try a homemade product for the first time, you will be amazed. The taste of store-bought pasta pales millions of times in comparison. Moreover, it is very easy to make. Even if you are new to this business, you can handle it quite well. Read on to learn how to make your own delicious peanut butter.
This recipe contains only natural ingredients. Never made it at home? Here's a simple guide!
Dangerous ingredients in store-bought peanut butter
You won't believe how many unpleasant "surprises" a store-bought product can contain. This is the main reason to stop buying it. When making at home, you will know exactly the list of components. This guarantees that you will receive a high-quality and healthy product, without questionable impurities. Below are the ingredients in store-bought toothpaste that may be harmful to your health.
Hazardous ingredients in store-bought peanut butter:
- Corn syrup. Clogs arteries, promotes fatty deposits in the liver. Accelerates aging, weakens the immune system. May cause type II diabetes and childhood hyperactivity.
- Hydrogenated vegetable oils. Not found in nature. Causes serious degenerative diseases, autism, type II diabetes and cancer.
- Preservatives. Benzoates, nitrites, sulfites are just some of the preservatives used in the food industry. Supposedly harmless, they cause migraines, weakness, hyperactivity and asthma.
Peanut butter - classic recipe
This is a standard recipe for making treats, which you can modify to your taste.
Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients:
- peanuts (peeled) - 2 cups;
- coconut or any other vegetable oil - 2 tbsp;
- natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, organic palm sugar, etc.) - to taste.
Tools:
- roasting oven;
- food processor or blender;
- bowls and plates.
Note: This recipe will use raw, shelled peanuts. But it still needs to be fried in the oven. If you don't have an oven, buy roasted unsalted nuts and work with them.
Step 1: Roast the peanuts
Initially, you need to roast the peanuts to the desired degree. Ignore this step if you are using already fried.
Preheat oven to 175°C. Place the nuts on a baking sheet and place them in the oven to dry for 3 minutes. Shake the pan. After this, fry for another 3-5 minutes or until the product is browned and the nutty aroma comes out. Be careful not to burn the nuts (be careful, they burn very quickly).
Leave them to cool for a while and then continue working.
Step 2: Peel
Now you need to remove the husks. Some of it came off during frying, but most of it remained in place.
Just take the nuts and rub them between your palms. This will remove all the husk, or at least most of it.
Step 3. Grind in a blender
Now the fun begins! Place the completely shelled peanuts into a food processor or blender. Close the lid tightly and turn on low speed.
After about 30 seconds the product will become sandy and powdery.
Keep grinding and it will slowly begin to acquire an oily consistency.
Use a spatula or spoon to scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl.
A few more minutes and the mass will take on the appearance as shown in the photo below.
- For crunchy peanut butter, reserve a handful or two of crushed toasted nuts and stir in at the very end along with your desired sweetener.
- Do not add water to the mixture! We are telling you this because we introduced it ourselves by mistake. This oily substance does not dissolve in water. Only oil can be added to it. Only in this way will the ingredients come together and acquire a homogeneous structure.
Step 4: Make the product paste-like
Once you reach this stage, stop. Now you need to make the mixture paste-like.
Remove the blender lid and pour in 2 tablespoons of your favorite oil. We like coconut, but almond, olive and any other vegetable oils work great.
Step 5: Add Sweetener
At this point you need to add the sweetener. Add as much sweetness as you like. We like organic palm sugar, but you can use any other natural palm sugar: honey, maple syrup, brown cane sugar, etc.
Step 6: Place in jars
Try the fresh product right now! How rich, aromatic and delicious it is!
Place the mixture in jars with airtight lids and keep in a cool place. Store out of the refrigerator for up to 2 months. In the refrigerator, its storage can be extended to 3-6 months.
You can make many flavors and variations with this recipe. For a chocolate version, add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder or mix with Nutella. Or add chopped dates, figs, raisins and no sweetener. Show your creativity and you will be delighted with new tastes!
And this is what the delicacy looks like if you mix it with honey.
Pasta with apples is a delicious healthy snack! Enjoy!
Almond-peanut butter
This recipe uses equal parts almonds and peanuts. By the way, if you only use almonds, you can make almond paste in the same way.
Cooking time: frying 10 minutes, grinding 10 minutes. Total 20 minutes
Yield: About 1 ¼ cups or 10 2-tablespoon servings.
Required Products:
- 1 cup (150 grams) unsalted peanuts;
- 1 cup (150 grams) unsalted almonds;
- from ¼ to ¾ tsp. kosher salt;
- 1-2 tsp. honey;
- from 1 to 3 tsp. almond or other vegetable oil, if necessary.
Important! Oil is added only as needed. If the product seems a little dry, add a little. If you are happy with the consistency, you can skip this step.
How to do:
Place the nuts in the bowl of a food processor. Grind for 1 minute. Clean the bottom and sides of the bowl. Grind for another 2-3 minutes until the texture is shiny and smooth.
Add the desired amount of salt and honey (we added ½ tsp salt and 1 ½ tsp honey). Check the consistency. If it seems too thick or dry, add oil, adding 1 tsp. at a time.
Homemade chocolate peanut butter
This mass resembles Nutella in appearance and consistency. And just as delicious! Moreover, it is very easy to prepare.
You will need:
- 2 cups (300 grams) unsalted peanuts;
- ½ tsp. salt;
- 2 tbsp. any vegetable oil;
- ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder;
- 1 ½ cups (170 grams) powdered sugar.
How to do:
Pour the nuts into the bowl of the food processor. Turn on for 1 minute. Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
Continue kneading for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and shiny. Add salt, vegetable oil, cocoa powder and powdered sugar, then knead for another 1 minute. Check the consistency. If it seems too thick to you, add oil, 1 tsp. at a time.
Place the chocolate mixture in a food container, cover and store in the refrigerator for up to one month. If within a month you notice separation of the oil from the main mass, stir with a spoon until a homogeneous structure is obtained.
Peanut butter with salt
If you like salty foods, you can make a paste with salt. The cooking process is standard, but you don’t need to add any sweetener.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups salted dry roasted peanuts;
- 1 tbsp. any vegetable oil.
Place nuts and butter in a food processor or blender. Beat until creamy. If you want to make a large quantity of product, work in small batches.
To obtain a crunchy mass, finely chop 1/3 cup of nuts and mix with the finished product.
Store in the refrigerator in a tightly closed jar. The mixture must be stirred periodically, as the oil will move to the top of the jar.
How to use peanut butter
This delicacy can be used in any way, from simple sandwiches to gourmet baked goods.
Peanut butter sandwich
Make a regular sandwich with pasta and spread jam or jelly on top. You can also add apple slices to it.
This mixture can be used to coat crackers, cookies, toast, pancakes and pancakes.
Nutritious smoothie
Add peanut butter to your smoothie. Supplement it with protein and finely chopped nuts. Experiment until you get the perfect combination!
You can also prepare a healthy and nutritious smoothie that can be used as a quick snack.
Take the following ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh spinach;
- 1 glass of milk (vanilla, whole or skim, according to your taste);
- half a ripe banana;
- ¼ cup pineapple pieces;
- 1 tbsp. peanut/almond butter.
Mix in a mixer to obtain a homogeneous consistency. Drink right away.
Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie
Preheat the oven to 170-180 degrees Celsius. Line a 20x20cm pie pan with greased parchment paper.
Then prepare the dough:
Mix 5 tbsp in the first bowl. almond flour, 5 tbsp. buckwheat flour, 2 tbsp. arrowroot flour, ½ tsp. soda, ½ tsp. baking powder, ½ tsp. salt and ¼ tsp. ground nutmeg.
In another larger bowl, combine the following ingredients: ½ cup melted coconut oil, ¾ cup peanut butter, ¾ cup honey and 1 tsp. vanilla extract.
Whisk one egg and place in a second bowl.
Slowly whisk dry ingredients into liquid. Stir until smooth.
Pour the prepared dough into the pan and bake for 30-40 minutes.
Bon appetit!
Below is a video on how to make delicious peanut, almond and chocolate butter at home.
Peanut butter has long migrated to our table. Now we don’t even swallow our mouths when we watch someone crush this deliciousness in foreign films. After all, it can be purchased not only in markets. Anyone who loves delicacies of this kind, who strives to make their diet even richer and at the same time dietary, can prepare a unique product at home.
What is peanut butter?
We are not just talking about the one that we are used to seeing in factory jars and spreading in a thin layer on a fresh loaf. No, there are plenty of pasta variations. You can add more than just sugar to this homogeneous cream-like mass made from nuts and vegetable oil.
You can also add:
- Candied fruit
- Maple or other syrup
- coconut flakes
- Cinnamon
- Exotic fruits
- Cocoa powder or coffee
- Chocolate
- Other types of nuts
It all depends on the destination. And the structure (smooth or crispy), color (dark brown or light sand) and taste (salty or sweet) of the popular delicacy will depend on this.
Yes, yes, it can be spread not only on bread or morning toast.
She can:
- Complement baked goods, cakes, cookies, sandwiches.
- Add a pleasant nutty flavor to sauces, meats and other dishes.
- Dress salads, etc.
Benefits of peanut butter:
- Having this nutritional element in the refrigerator, you will not only diversify your menu with a hearty dish. You will constantly replenish your body with vitamins and microelements.
- The proteins contained in ground nuts do not contain cholesterol. Due to the large amount of protein in it, pasta is even suggested for people suffering from obesity to use instead of meat.
- And therefore there are opinions that this product also has medicinal properties that help with diseases of the bones, skin, nails, hair, and nervous system. It is recommended for people with cardiovascular pathologies, sclerosis, who suffer from depression, etc. Athletes and anyone who goes on a diet are happy with this food!
TIP: It’s better to enjoy pasta in the first half of the day!
Harmful properties of peanut butter:
Can this delicious beauty really cause harm? Alas, yes. But not everyone, and indeed in general, the process can be regulated!
- The first enemy that should stop fans of such food is its high calorie content. Although the situation can be solved by simply reducing appetites, that is, portions.
- Are you an allergy sufferer or does someone in your family suffer from this problem? This means that you will have to give up this product, because it will cause a deterioration in your health.
- Are you overweight or losing weight? Attention, the fat and calorie content of peanut butter will end up on your waistline. Yes, and digestion may suffer. The norm will save the situation - 3-4 tbsp. l. per day.
- Do you suffer from arthrosis, gout, arthritis, or have problems with the gastrointestinal tract? Avoid dishes containing pasta.
In order not to cause harm to your body from preservatives, flavoring additives and hydrogenated fats contained in a fragrant factory-made product, let's cook it at home.
Are you perplexed - how to bring the paste to such a tender state? Don't worry. You can achieve this consistency. And if you don’t have a powerful blender, then you can be satisfied with a different consistency. The main thing is not the form, but the content.
BTW: Yes, following the recipe is important. But no one will forbid you to experiment if you decide to add more oil so that the paste is not too dry, or other ingredients.
So, let's go cook!
Peanut butter with honey - step-by-step recipe with photos
This type of pasta will perfectly satisfy those who have a sweet tooth. You can stuff it into pies and other baked goods, add it to cereals, spread it on cookies and buns.
Ingredients
- Peanuts – 200 gr
- Honey – 2 tsp.
- Vegetable oil – 4 tbsp.
How to make healthy peanut butter
Where to start? Of course, with a choice of nuts.
TIP: Peanuts are sold roasted or unroasted. It is important to look at the timing here. But don’t forget that you can also buy almonds, cashews, and walnuts. Just think about what combination you would like.
I prepared these nuts - in the shell.
Step 1. Peanuts in shell
BY THE WAY: You can take more nuts. If you stock up on this yummy food and package it in jars, you can enjoy it yourself longer and present it to others.
Yes, you will have to work a little more. But I know for sure that the nuts did not lie in the room for a long time, where they picked up moisture and foreign odors. I shelled the nuts and fried them in a frying pan. But you can also do this in an oven heated to 170 degrees - three minutes with active stirring is enough. Wait for the oil to appear on the nuts.
Step 2. Peanuts in a frying pan
It is very important not to overcook the peanuts either in the pan or in the oven. . After it cools, remove the husks. Although you can skip this step if you are not particularly interested in the taste or color of the final dish. I took the peanuts and, rubbing them between my palms, prepared the peanuts for grinding. Then I blew off the husk. Oh, and it scattered all over the kitchen! I had to sweep so as not to spread it all over the house.
Step 3. Peanuts, shelled
Now let's start chopping the nuts. Do you have a kitchen processor? Wonderful. Meat grinder? Not bad either! But I had a regular blender, and the taste of the paste was not affected by this.
BY THE WAY: It’s better to put nuts in the blender in small portions - then the device will work better and the grinding will be of better quality.
Step 4. Grind the nuts
Don’t worry if the mass sticks to the wall or to the knife and falls to the bottom in a hard lump. It must go through several stages. And here it all depends on what consistency you order for your grinding device and what you will do next with the final product. I wanted the paste to be spreadable on bread. So, when I saw small crumbs, I added honey.
Step 5. Add honey
Proportions for adding salt, oil and sweeteners:
- Salt - to taste, i.e. a pinch or two.
- Vegetable oil - 1-2 tsp. for 200-300 g of nuts
- Sweeteners - 1-2 tsp. sugar or honey for 200-300 g of nuts.
Turn on the blender again and wait for a certain consistency. When we see that the mass turns into a lump, gradually add vegetable oil.
Step 6. Add oil
SBTATIO: Pasta, even if you don’t add anything to it, will be just as tasty (except perhaps a bit dry), and it will last longer.
Turn on the blender again and wait for this consistency. It is advisable to stop for a few seconds to remove the stuck mass from the walls.
Step 7. Bring it to this consistency
ATTENTION: Do not dilute the paste with water under any circumstances - it is better to drop a little oil and swirl the mixture again. And so on - until it gets the consistency you need!
Wait 5 minutes without doing anything to the mass, which has become homogeneous. If separated oil comes out, turn the mixture one more time and quickly put it in a jar or eat it.
Step 8. Paste in a jar
Tired of sweet pasta? Do you want other shades or decide to use this product as an additive to the sauce? A blender will work wonders by mixing any flavors and products. And this could be dill and chili pepper, ginger or paprika. A universal option is pasta with the addition of a small amount of salt.
Salty-spicy peanut butter - unusual taste
Peanut butter with salt and pepper
Ingredients:
- Peanuts - 100 g
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Vegetable oil - 1-2 tbsp.
Making Savory Salty Spicy Peanut Butter
You can add other spices or foods to this type of paste. Aromatic paste will be provided. The algorithm for preparing nuts is similar. That is, first we select good nuts, fry them in a convenient way, and peel them. Then, turning on the food processor or blender, or armed with a meat grinder, let's start grinding. First there will be coarse crumbs, then medium grinding, and then even powder. Choose any option. It can divide the mass into several parts, adding something different to each. Having seen the consistency I needed, I lightly salted and peppered the mixture and began adding oil. The end result exceeded all my expectations!
Peanut butter with partially ground nuts
Peanut butter with partially ground nuts
Ingredients:
- Peanuts - 100 g
- Salt or sweetener
- Vegetable oil - 1-2 tbsp.
Making delicious peanut butter with ground nuts
Prepare the nuts using the method described above. We will add to them what you have chosen - salt (the proportions are higher), spices, sweet ingredients, etc. After grinding to the first stage (coarse grinding), separate a teaspoon (if you want, select more) of nuts and continue until the desired consistency. Add butter to the whipped mixture, keeping an eye on the consistency. At the end, we’ll add incompletely ground peanuts, which will add a special charm to your favorite delicacy.
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The benefits of peanut butter are the same as the peanuts themselves:a lot of vegetable protein, completely devoid of cholesterol, as well as vitamins PP, A, B1, B2, E. Peanuts also contain folic acid, which promotes cell renewal and growth, fiber, macro- and microelements (zinc, iron, iodine, phosphorus, calcium , cobalt, potassium). It is believed that the benefits of peanut butter also include increasing testosterone, but I have not yet found scientific evidence for this.
Ingredients:
- 450 g peanuts
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp. l. peanut, sunflower or rapeseed oil (olive will also work, but not extra virgin)
- 1 tbsp honey or other sweetener (it tastes better, but you can do without it, then the paste will just be nutty)
1. To reduce the mess and fuss, buy shelled, unsalted and unroasted peanuts. Wash it, dry it on a towel and spread it in an even layer on a baking sheet, which you will place in the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 5-7 minutes.
2. Put it in a blender, crispy!
3. In a minute, it will be time to slow down and scrape the mass down from the walls.
4. After another 1-2 minutes, turn off the blender again, lower the nuts from heaven to earth and add salt, salt! Add honey too. And butter. And again zhzhzhzhzhzhzh…..
If it turns out too thick, feel free to add water to the paste. That's how much you need, pour that much.
5. We like this consistency, but you can make it “with pieces.” The main thing is to turn off the blender in time.
6. If desired, you can add cocoa, cinnamon, nutmeg or other spices to the paste. The tastiest thing, of course, is to throw chocolate in there.
7. Peanut butter is very healthy, but high in calories. Know your limits.
UPD from :
It’s also great to use various other nuts and soaked dates instead of honey. Raw nuts can also be soaked, especially cashews, and you can use water instead of oil - this mainly affects the shelf life, not the taste, and seriously reduces the calorie content. This is such a simple cheat =)
Many people have heard or seen in American films such a product as peanut butter, which is spread so deliciously on bread and various pancakes. What else can you make from peanut butter? In addition to the fact that it can be smeared on any baked goods, the paste is also added to the filling of baked goods, used in various desserts and sweets, and also added to sauces and meat dishes. We'll tell you how to make peanut butter at home, it's quite easy, but you can't do without a blender; we'll describe the technology in more detail using recipes as examples.
For homemade paste, it is better to take raw peanuts and cook them yourself. As a sweetener, it is better, of course, to use honey, or, in extreme cases, powdered sugar, because... Sugar doesn’t dissolve well and you’ll end up with grains of butter instead of smooth and homogeneous.
Ingredients:
- raw peanuts - 340 g;
- honey - 30 ml;
- refined oil - 15 ml;
- salt - 5 g.
Preparation
We wash the peanuts well and blanch them in boiling water for just a couple of minutes, and then rinse them with ice water. This treatment with a temperature difference will greatly facilitate the process of peeling and grinding. After washing, place on a baking sheet with parchment and put in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. After the nuts have cooled, pour them into a bowl and cover with another bowl of suitable diameter and shake very vigorously, while the husks are well separated from the kernels. Then it will be enough just to sift through a large sieve. Pour the peanuts into a blender and start grinding, first you will get crumbs, then flour, then the mass will begin to gather into a lump and only after 15-20 minutes the nuts will begin to release oil and you will get a homogeneous paste. This process is slow, so the blender needs to be allowed to cool from time to time, and the mass must be mixed and scraped off the walls.
Add butter, preferably not aromatic or peanut butter, honey of a mild taste and fine salt. Mix again and put in a jar for storage.
How to make chocolate peanut butter at home?
This recipe is designed to make a paste from unshelled but roasted peanuts. At the same time, the skins will give the final product not only a beautiful brown color, but also be saturated with fiber, which helps protein foods to be better absorbed.
Ingredients:
Preparation
Wash the peanuts and fry them in a frying pan or in the oven until golden brown, but it is worth remembering that they have a large heat capacity, so you need to stop cooking them when they just start to turn golden, then they will go further on their own. Pour the nuts into a blender and grind for 15-20 minutes, depending on the power of the blender, remembering to stir and let the device rest. To make the grinding process easier, you can add oil and salt first and tilt the blender bowl in different directions during the process. At the end, add cocoa and honey and, if the paste turns out to be too dense, you can dilute it a little more with oil.