Some things in the world are just too too easy. Peanut butter is one of those things.
I suppose those easy things work to compliment the tasks in life that are far too complicated for their own good. These complicated tasks include, but are not limited to, matching your socks fresh out of the dryer, finding your other slipper in a closet full of shoes, and emptying your vacuum bag and finding replacements of the same size and shape… seriously, why is that so hard!?
Where these little bits of life are difficult, some things, like homemade peanut butter, are easy peasy. Thank goodness for the little things.
This recipe is so easy that I almost feel bad typing it out for you. In essence, if you throw shelled peanuts into a food processor, with or without a pinch of salt, whirl it up for several minutes, you’ll have the magic of peanut butter in your kitchen. It’s really that easy, and you skip all the dirty hydrogenated oils that sometimes complicate our food.
Peanut butter…. make it.
Homemade Honey Roasted Peanut Butter
makes just over 1 cup of peanut butter
1 1/2 cups honey roasted peanuts (you can also used roasted unsalted peanuts, or roasted and salted peanuts, adjusting the salt to taste)
pinch of salt
Place shelled peanuts in the bowl of a food processor with blade. Make sure the lid is on tight and turn on the food processor. Nuts will move from course to finely ground then begin to form a paste. Feel free to stop the food processor once the paste begins to form to scrape the sides of the bowl. Turn on food processor again until the peanuts resemble a thick, but mostly smooth, and shiny (from the peanut oil) peanut butter. This took me about 4 minutes of food processing
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Place in a warm water bath or in a low microwave for 30-45 seconds to soften and spread. Delicious!
Tom
I haven’t tried this in a food processor, but if you have one of the hyper blenders (The BlendTec, or the Vitamix…) then this process is very easy. They generate so much heat that it’s practically cooked soup, a whirling blend of peanut butter in your blender that’s as a smooth as anything you’ve bought in the store. I add a little agave and some organic peanut oil too for finish. I do like chunkier butters too so I may have to try the food processor.
Sara
Looks fabulous!!
In my country, is easier to find an unicorn than finding peanut butter, and i’m sure I’ll use this recipe next time I run out of peanut butter (yesterday I bought 2 small jars, so for Christmas I’ll have no PB at all)
Thank you for this recipe Joy, you made my day! :D
sarah kariuki
do I need to add a stabilizer?
Brian
Try it with some dry roasted peanuts, MMmmmm!!! Love it when a plan comes together
Brian
Try it with some dry roased peanuts, MMmmmm!!! Love it when a plan comes together
ricknhouston
Can “raw” peanuts be used? If not, what due I need to do to them to make them “usable” …. roast them? … boil them?
Thnx
joythebaker
roast them for sure!
shannan
I LOVE peanut butter…and have never attempted to make my own (guess I thought it was harder than it is). In July I adopted a pit bull, and, at 3 months of age, he has come with skin conditions and allergies–and while we try to figure it all out, I’m trying to avoid any sort of non-natural food, any type of grains, etc–so for Christmas I bought him a new kong toy and can’t wait to make my own peanut butter to stuff in the middle of it…(*does it freeze well?) Going to try to make it with no oil and very LITTLE salt. I have a question though, I bought a bag of peanuts ( unsalted, in the shell), it says pre-roasted…so do I need to shell them and then roast again, or just go with it ?
heather
i made this last night and it. is. AMAZING. so good – especially on ritz crackers!! :) other recipes i’d seen call for 1 1/2 to 2 tbsp peanut oil as well – would that make any difference? i’m already looking for excuses to use the peanut butter (other than just eat it by the spoonful)!
Victoria
I bought a Vita-Mix blender a couple of years ago. When it was being demonstrated, peanut butter was one of the foods made using it. It was the first time I’d ever tasted homemade peanut butter. Definitely better than the kind sold in a jar.
CraftyPease
Peanut butter should never be frozen. Changes the molecular structure of ingredients. Difficult to mix back to same consistency
Amanda
How long does fresh peanut butter typically last in the fridge?
I would be interested in making this in bulk for baking purposes. Could one freeze and thaw when needed?
I eat peanut butter by the spoonfull so I am very excited to try this.
Thanks!!
Tamara
What kind of peanuts do you use? I made some today w/ Spanish peanuts, and it did not come out creamy. It was almost doughy. Thanks!
Shaw Girl
FYI, we made peanut butter for the first time yesterday and LOVE it. I got a fast new Kitchen Aid food processor for Christmas and it whipped up peanut butter in no time! And it makes for a great healthy snack w/celery! Thanks and I hope you had a great Christmas!
Deidre'
This sounds wonderful! I have been thinking of making my own, but wasn’t sure how difficult it would be. I am so glad to hear how easy it is…PB is one of my favorite things to eat…gotta try this soon.
Dawn
I have 20 peanut plants growing in the garden right now—my first time growing them since I was a child-I hope they do well and I can have really healthy peanuts to make some peanut butter with. I also have 2 very large freezer bags of raspberries that I want to can–looks like I can have some yummy peanut butter & jelly sandwiches soon!
Shirley Leslie
You must pour 1 tablespoon of oil over the nuts and roast them in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes before you put them in the food processor. make sure you stir the nuts often in the oven so they don’t burn. Good luck with it. I made some nutella the other day and it turned out divine.
mich
peanut butter was delicious
Grace
I got a peanut butter maker; I tried to make the peanut butter from shelled roasted peanuts, The color was tan like the peanuts; how do
I make the peanut butter brown like one usually sees it?
joythebaker
I wouldn’t say you need to refrigerate this peanut butter as soon as you make it, but once you’re done using it, put it in a good tupperware container and store it in the fridge… just to keep it super fresh.
Amanda
How long does fresh peanut butter typically last in the fridge?
I would be interested in making this in bulk for baking purposes. Could one freeze and thaw when needed?
I eat peanut butter by the spoonfull so I am very excited to try this.
Thanks!!
Walter
Do you have to refrigerate the peanut butter immediately or even at all in order to preserve it’s life?
Ally
Hey guys – anyone know how long this would last in the fridge? Thanks! A
lisa
hey have been looking at different websites and the ranges last between 1 and 2 months as long as it is stored correctly xx
My3
My mom makes this all the time :-). She even packs PB for the new grandbaby. And he loves it.
Amy
I just made my first batch of homemade peanut butter this morning. I had been buying the natural peanut butter but am now going all homemade. Wow, absolutely amazing.
Cathy
WOW! Can’t wait to try this! Thanks for posting this easy recipe…….and I’m so happy I found your fun and interesting blog!
Jennae @ Green Your Decor
This is so ridiculously easy that I’m almost embarrassed I didn’t know this before. Thanks for bringing all of us out of the dark!
Sara
Wow, this is easy. Everyone should be doing this in light of the recent PB scandals. I have been avoiding the stuff because of the salmonella, but now you have inspired me to make my own. Thanks!
jen
simplicity is my favorite thing in life.
and peanut butter.
thanks :)
Kyleen
Could you do this in a blender if you don’t have a food processor?
lisa
yes you can it may take a bit longer and only do a little at a time xx
Farmer Gal
Oh, don’t feel guilty. I had no idea it was that easy, but now that I do I’m going to give it a try! I’m a total nut fiend… This is right up my alley!
Sarah
Wow I didn’t realize peanut butter was so easy to make! It is one of my favorite foods and I am definitely making my own from now on so I don’t wind up with all the extra sodium, trans fats, etc from the store-bought ones.
Rhapsody
Wow, I can’t believe so many people didn’t know how to make this! Homemade isn’t as creamy as store-bought unless you put in those transfats, but homemade is SO much better! Thanks for making the world a lot less ignorant. :)
kimberleyblue
Good god, I wish I wasn’t allergic to peanuts! I guess I could try this with other nuts though…hmmmm….
lisa
hey you can try it with sunflower seed xx
Steph
I can’t wait to try this…I LOVE peanut butter. Can you make chunky peanut butter using this recipe though? Would you just not process it as long, or add in chopped peanuts afterwards?
Kristi
Hey Joy! I could not believe how simple this was! I added melted chocolate and shredded coconut to mine. It was heavenly on a toasted cinnamon-raisin bagel.
Thanks for the inspiration!! :o)
gammypie
Hello?! This is what I’m talking about! I love my Jif Extra Crunchy, but homemade is da bomb! Recently, I’ve been enjoying homemade almond butter with a few nut additions such as cashew and hazelnut. Mmm..mmmm…good!
Tipperella
Congrats on making the World’s 50 Best Food Blogs!! I also think you should have been higher up than 50, but hey. :)
foodlibrarian
Congratulations!!!! World’s 50 best food blogs!!! You so rock!!!! So well deserved!!!
(And the peanut butter looks great).
Katie
This is the only kind of peanut butter my husband will eat now. He had no idea it could taste so good! But the honey roasted is a great idea I will have to try it.
Kerrie
CONGRATULATIONS on being names one of the world’s 50 best food blogs!
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/real_food/article5561425.ece
zakia
this is great. i aways use smuckers all natural peanut butter or one of the nut butters from trader joes:). but with everything going on these days its been on my mind more and more to try and make my own.
Alisa - Frugal Foodie
Ah, another good reason to get a food processor!
Sara
Oh my gosh, I had no idea it was that simple! I’m definately going to make this. :)
PiacenzaGirl
yummmmmmmmmmmmmmy! in italy i cant find any yummy peanut butter! i cant wait to try this!! peanut butter and jelly!! yum
Treehouse Chef
I made this a few weeks ago and it is delicious!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
morgana
Mmmmmmm. Delicious!!!
RecipeGirl
So simple, why the heck have we never thought to do this ourselves? Duh. Thanks for the tip :)
Abeer
yummmmeee!!!! I just made Pistachio Butter!! It was green and lovely!!!
Anna
why does it need to go in the fridge? just wondering b/c I don’t put my store-bought pb in the fridge. Is it b/c the oil is missing in this recipe? thanks!:)
Brindi
Who would have thought making peanut butter would be so easy? My children consume large quantities of the stuff – they would love making this – they love pushing the button on the food processor.
Jennifer
I LOVE making homemade nut butters, there are so many variations to make them unique! One simple favorite: adding melted dark chocolate halfway during the grinding process. = Chocolate Peanut butter = LOVE!
Michael
I bought a food processor this weekend – yay!!
For the folks that want a food processor – I bought the KitchenAid model 750, which is $199.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond. With their 20% off coupon, and a $20 mail-in mfg rebate I saved $60!
Can’t wait to make the PB!!
Maria
I just saw your blog on the world’s best food blog list!! AWESOME! Congrats to you!! Here is the link: http://is.gd/jRiD.
Amanda
This couldn’t come at a better time–we’re out of peanut butter! My Dad’s made some in his VitaMixer and it turns out great, I can’t wait to make my own!
Kate W.
I am definitely having peanut butter tonight. Just like someone else said, I could live off eating peanut butter. I will definitely try this!
Maria
Homemade nut butter is the best. I love almond butter!! YUM!
Food Hunter
I love peanut butter especially homemade.
Hayley
Somehow you’ve seemed to have captured just how tasty peanut butter is with those incredible photos. Thanks for sharing!
Aysegul - Ny'S Delight
This looks awesome! I love homemade peanut butter – Love PB period! I really enjoy reading your blog! Smiles…
Jen
I agree with everyone, this looks wonderful! I can’t wait to make it. Thanks Joy!
The Duo Dishes
You’re kidding right! But of course you aren’t. Funny how we don’t even realize how simple some things in life can be. This is totally getting tested in our kitchen!
Erica from Cooking for Seven
Wow that sounds good. Never even thought of using honey roasted peanuts. I think they’re a weakness for me.
Heather - Ghost Baker
Wow, how can it be so easy? I can’t wait to try this… what a great way to avoid all the processed oils, oxides, acids and syrups that normally go into it!
Antonia
Wow – never occured to me to make my own peanut butter. Don’t know why. Didn’t occur to me that it would be this simple – how divine. Just love the stuff.
Amanda
oh, I could live off of peanut butter, but I have never made it myself. I do buy the “all natural” kind with only peanuts and salt… but seriously this is too easy! I don’t have a food processor, so would a blender work the same?
Memoria
If you’re on a budget, however, it is cheapter to just buy peanut butter. Peanuts can sometimes be too expensive, and I would have to buy a food processor hah!
Bobbie
I am going to get peanuts now.
Amy
I’ve never even thought of doing anything like this. Strange–it seems so simple! I’m excited to give this a try. My hubby loves PB and we’ve gone off it in the last few weeks (understandably!).
Sarena
I loved that you posted this! I think sometimes we all forget about the simplest things and how much better they are when you make them from scratch. I have a huge bag of roasted peanuts in the shell that my in-laws brought a couple of weeks ago. I know just what to do with it now. Thanks for the nudge to make my own peanut butter!
Kylie of Thin Crust, Deep Dish
Hi Joy,
Thank you so much for this. In the Northwest, we have Adam’s peanut butter, and I haven’t been able to find a natural peanut butter quite as good out in New York. Maybe this will come close.
Take care.
April
This is going on my list to make! thank you for posting this! My kids are going to love it!
Britney
I’m in love….peanut butter is my favorite….I will have to give this a try!
Patricia Scarpin
That’s just mean, Joy. I had such a lousy breakfast this morning, it’s 9:51am here in Sao Paulo now and you’ve got me craving peanut butter! This look so good!
Kay
Ha! Why didn’t I think of this :)
It’s just as simple as my ‘easy butter’ recipe. You just have to think of it, is all :)
Egle
This must be sooooo good!
definetely will make it.
Nirvana
I really had no clue that peanut butter could be so easy! I WILL be making this recipe! :) And its so much healthier than store bought! YAY! :)
Jennifer
Yum! I wonder if you add a splash of peanut oil when you process it, maybe you wouldn’t have to warm it to make it spreadable?
Sugar Duchess
Yum! I’ll have to pick me up some peanuts at the store this week. Thanks for sharing!
Kelly
I love making things from scratch instead of buying it all prepared in stores. Especially since the brand names add junk we don’t need (yikes!). Adam’s Peanut Butter is a healthier option, but preparing your own makes it even more special!
Thanks for the inspiration/reminder to try making my own peanut butter.
Jill Duffy
Eerie. I just made homemade peanut butter last week and blogged about it on Friday.
http://jilleduffy.blogspot.com/2009/02/homemade-peanut-butter.html
Erin
This looks amazing. I love fresh-ground peanut butter. That’s funny too, because I was thinking of making almond butter this week.
Gigi
I loved this post! Yet, it reminded of every single time I go to Whole Foods and watching people pay money for “homemade” peanut butter! :) I am with you, I walk two steps over to the bulk section. There I grab peanuts and make my own at home. YUM!
Elyse
Amen! There is absolutely nothing wrong with posting such a simple yet wonderful recipe! Homemade peanut butter…mmm, mmm. I love adding coconut to mine when I put it in the food processor!
Aimee
I don’t think people realize how much sugar and crap is really in peanut butter–but it doesn’t have to be! Love this healthier version.
Julie
Thank you!!! I’ve been wanting to make peanut better. I knew it was supposed to be easy… I didn’t know it was THIS easy!! I love your blog…
megzmum
Hi Joy
Just another question – have you got a database/archive so we can look for particular recipes already posted?
Also, are you going to post all the answers, I was looking forward to reading them!
Risa
I love peanut butter. For the past few years I have been buying the all natural peanut butter which tastes great in my opinion. Until I have a food processor I am going to have to keep buying it. This may be a reason to get a good processor sooner rather than later.
Erin
I didn’t know making peanut butter was so easy! I will definitely have to try this!
Glenda
Yummm, I love peanut butter, I bet homemade is delicious. I really wish I had a food processor to find out :)