Make Homemade Organic Peanut Butter
If you're having a hard time finding peanut butter that doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low-quality vegetable oils and a long list of preservatives, you can make your own organic peanut butter with nothing more than a good food processor. The final product may not be as creamy as the store-bought stuff, but it will have a richer, less-sugary taste. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Instructions
1. Remove the skins from the peanuts if you wish. Including the skins isn't necessarily a bad thing - a lot of people believe this adds a great flavor. However, they can be removed. Place the peanuts inside a colander or pasta strainer. Swish the peanuts around and the skins should come loose. If you rinse the nuts, pat them dry.
2. Place the peanuts, salt and honey into the bowl of the food processor.
3. Run the food processor for one minute. Scrape the sides with a spatula to get the mixture back into the bottom of the bowl.
4. If you want a smoother peanut butter, steadily add the oil as you process the mixture for another few minutes. Note that the peanuts will release their own oil as they are ground up. Most natural, organic brands of peanut butter do not contain additional oils, but you can add a bit of organic vegetable oil if you like.
5. Pour the peanut butter into an airtight container. An 8-ounce mason jar works really well. Store the peanut butter in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to two months.
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