The Best Homemade Peanut Butter

Step 1

Place the peanuts on a baking tray. Roast in the oven at 325ºF/165ºC for 7-10 minutes. The longer you roast them, the deeper the color of the peanut butter. Let them cool down before peeling and blending.

Step 2

Skip this step if you have already peeled peanuts. Also, this step is optional as you can keep the skin on if preferred. As soon as you can handle the peanuts, carefully peel them. The skin should just come off easily when you scrunch them in your hands or with a towel.

Step 3

Once cooled, place the peanuts and a pinch of salt in a food processor or a high-speed blender and blitz them until you achieve your desired consistency - this process can take between 5 and 15-20 minutes. The longer you blend, the runnier the peanut butter becomes.Make sure to give the machine a break so it doesn't overheat! Use this time to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl.

Step 4

Once you've blended the homemade peanut butter to your desired consistency, pour it into a clean mason jar or glass container. When kept in a pantry or cupboard, it can last for at least 3-4 weeks. However, I recommend keeping it in the fridge for 2-3 months. Make sure to stir it before use to redistribute the peanut oils.