Peanut Butter

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So, if you read my bio, you know that I love peanut butter! I think I got it from my Papa. He loves it and, as a good father should, he introduced this magical spread to us from a young age. We even used to make this toast with peanut butter, cinnamon, and sugar and call it “Papa Bread”. However, when we first moved to Cyprus, the island didn’t have peanut butter! Tragic, I know. People would bring it to us from overseas like some treasure from a far away land.

I remember once, we were visiting the US, when Papa bought two giant tubs of Skippy Peanut Butter (his fave at the time) to take back to Cyprus. However, when he packed them, he put them in our carry-on instead of our check-in bag. Turns out peanut butter classifies as a liquid; long story short, they didn’t make it past security. I’ll never forget him desperately trying to explain Cyprus’ peanut butter predicament to the security guard. And when the heartless security guard wouldn’t budge, papa asked the security guard to take it home for himself, so not to waste. But no, he tossed both tubs into the trash right before our very eyes. I told you- heartless. It was like throwing away gold!

But now, all of that has changed thanks to the amazing food processor! And I am here to spill the secrets on how to make your own peanut butter so that your pantry and your stomach will never be wanting.

This is basically it, peanuts + oven + food processor = peanut butter!

Just incase you don’t believe that it could be that simple, I’ll break it down a bit more.

First, preheat oven to 200’ C (392’F)

First you will need 300g of peanuts (2 cups) or however much you want. You can use whatever kind of peanuts you like. I think for the optimal experience I’d use peanuts that are already salted and roasted. But you can use raw peanuts, only salted peanuts, or you can toss some salt on them yourself, before putting them in the oven. Up to your preference and taste buds.

Once the oven is hot enough, pop them in for 5-7 min, or until they are just starting to brown or glisten. This step is necessary to release the natural oils that are packed inside the nuts. And the oils are essential to transforming the nuts into butter! Also, then you won’t have to add any extra oil in the processing part!

Let them cool for a minute or two before putting them in the blender. Then pop the lid on, turn on high, and blend away. At this point noise canceling headphones and some nice tunes come in handy as its very loud. 😉
The nuts will first turn crumbly…
(Feel free to stop to scrape down the sides at anytime. Definitely don’t want to waste any precious crumbs.)
…then into a ball…
…wait for it…
…then butter!
Magic! The time will depend on your processor, but it should take about 10 minutes. If you really want the extra silkiness, you can add some neutral- flavoured oil, 1 tsp at a time. But I often find that if you have a good machine and process it a few extra minutes, its perfect.
Use it in oatmeal, muffins, curry or as a spread on bagels… wait what, bagels?! Have you checked my bagel recipe? You should.
It truly is amazing. Just look at it!

P.S. Cyprus now sells peanut butter, but my Papa makes his own, because he’s cool and knows whats good. 

Ingredients:
Peanuts

Tools:
Food processor

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 200’C (392’ F)
2. Roast peanuts on baking sheet for 5-7 min.
3. Let cool for a couple of minutes.
4. Process on high until creamy.
5. Add any extra oil if so desired.

5 thoughts on “Peanut Butter”

  2. I have met one of those lovely security agents who would not allow my two giant tubs of JIF peanut butter on board in my carry-on. I went back to the check-in counter to put try and put it into my luggage, but my luggage was already sent to the plane. The check-in lady told me to send it home with my mom, but my nephew is allergic to peanuts and they cannot have them in the house. I begged the agent to take them home as I could not bear to see them thrown away, and she said she would. I hope she did. Lesson learned the hard way! Now I don’t eat sugar so I stay away from peanut butter, but now I’m going to have to give your recipe a try! I roast my own peanuts regularly as an evening snack, so now I have to just invest in a food processor. 😉 Thanks for sharing this Abby!

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  3. I have met one of those lovely security agents who would not allow my two giant tubs of JIF peanut butter on board in my carry-on. I went back to the check-in counter to put try and put it into my luggage, but my luggage was already sent to the plane. The check-in lady told me to send it home with my mom, but my nephew is allergic to peanuts and they cannot have them in the house. I begged the agent to take them home as I could not bear to see them thrown away, and she said she would. I hope she did. Lesson learned the hard way! Now I don’t eat sugar so I stay away from peanut butter, but now I’m going to have to give your recipe a try! I roast my own peanuts regularly as an evening snack, so now I have to just invest in a food processor. 😉 Thanks for sharing this Abby!

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    1. Oh no! I hope she took the tubs home too! At least she said she would! 😄

      I highly recommend investing in a processor! I use it so often, not just for peanut butter, but also almond butter (or pretty much any nut butter), hummus, many different dips and spreads. You can also make pestos and different kinds of sauces. You can use it to chop things finely in seconds and depending on what attachments come with it you can slice or shred vegetables. I think its great!

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