How to Make Organic Peanut Butter

Organic peanut butter is a healthy alternative to process peanut butter. Roast organic peanuts and add a small amount of oil for wholesome and nutritious homemade peanut butter. You can also leave out the addition of sugars, preservative and hydrogenated oils found in most store bought brands.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 1/2 cups roasted, organic peanuts
• 1 tbsp. peanut oil
• Food processor
• Airtight container

1. Shell and hull enough organic peanuts to render 1 1/2 cups of nuts. Spread the nuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Wave a thin magazine or folded newspaper over the nuts to separate any remaining pieces of hull. Use a moist paper towel to blot up the bits of hull.

2. Heat the over to 350 degrees F. Roast the peanuts for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven when the aroma is noticeable. Allow the nuts to cool completely.

3. Place the roasted nuts in the food processor and pulse several times. Measure 1 tbsp. of peanut oil into a small bowl or ramekin. Turn on the food processor and stream the oil in while the nuts are being pulverized.

4. Create chunky peanut butter by setting aside 1/4 cup of the whole peanuts. Process the nuts and oil as in Step 3. Turn off the food processor and add the 1/4 cup of whole nuts. Pulse the machine a few times to break up the nuts and incorporate them into the peanut butter.

5. Store the peanut butter in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Store subsequent batches in separate containers and use the oldest peanut butter first.

6. Allow the peanut butter to come to room temperature for ease in spreading on bread of crackers. Use the organic peanut butter in any recipe calling for processed peanut butter.