How to Make Peanut Butter: Homemade Peanut Butter Recipe

• 2 cups raw peanuts
• ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil (optional, for creamy peanut butter)
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup

1. 1

   For more flavor, roast the whole peanuts (optional). Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread peanuts on an ungreased rimmed baking sheet and roast until fragrant and golden brown, 10–15 minutes. Let cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.

2. 2

   In a food processor or high-speed blender, pulse roasted peanuts until finely chopped, about 30 seconds. For chunky peanut butter, remove ¼ cup chopped nuts and set aside.

3. 3

   Process until nuts form a smooth, thick paste, about 3 minutes, pausing every minute or so to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
   

4. 4

   Add salt, maple syrup, and oil (if using), and continue to process until fully incorporated, about 1 more minute. For crunchy peanut butter, add the chopped nuts back in, and pulse a few times to incorporate.

5. 5

   Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

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