1-2 Tbssweetener of choiceStart with less, add more as needed
1-2Tbsneutral oiloptional, ONLY if needed*
Maple Cinnamon Peanut Butter
4cupsroasted, unsalted peanuts
1 1/2 Tbspure maple syrup
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
General Nut Butter
Add nut of choice, to blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pause occasionally to scrape down sides. In a good blender, 4 - 5 one minute cycles while scraping down the sides in between should work. In the food processor, expect 10-12 minutes.
Add salt, sweetener, and oil if you want a thinner butter. Blend and taste, adjust as needed.
Store in jar in the fridge. This recipe makes 2.5 cups of nut butter.
Maple Cinnamon Peanut Butter
Follow the same instructions as above, using peanuts as nut of choice. Add in maple syrup, salt, and cinnamon at end and blend to combine, then store in fridge.
Notes
*Do not add oil until the end. The nuts WILL release oil as blended, but it will not seem like it at first. Nut butter will thicken in fridge. Avoid water based flavorings like extracts or juices to prevent seizing.Nutrition facts and cooking times are offered as a best estimate. Values will vary based upon ingredients and equipment.