This post shows you how to make homemade peanut butter, which only takes about 5 minutes to make a delicious batch. It’s so easy and good that you’re going to wonder why you haven’t made it yet.
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I love tackling something new in the kitchen. It almost seems silly to say that I’m “tackling” homemade peanut butter, because really, it’s one of the most simple things you can make. But, making homemade peanut butter is one of those things that I had want to do for quite a while, so I decided to give it a try.
This homemade peanut butter turned out so good that when I made it, I made several batches. And, I’ve made it numerous times since I first posted this. We love peanut butter in our house, so we use it up in no time.
To make homemade peanut butter like I did, you’ll need 1 pound of peanuts. I used salted party peanuts because I have a ton to use up, but you can use almost any kind you like. Put your peanuts in a food processor with a metal blade and get ready to give them a ride!
Ingredients Needed for Homemade Peanut Butter:
Cooking Equipment Needed for Homemade Peanut Butter:
Turn your processor on (use high power, if you have an option) and allow it to grind those peanuts down. Within the first minute, they will look crumbly like this:
But you aren’t going to stop there — keep the power going and within the first few minutes, you’ll see the peanuts starting to form a ball like this:
It’s getting there! But not done yet. Keep processing your peanuts and almost like magic, you’ll start to notice that the peanuts will thin out and become smooth. The more you process it, the more smooth it will become. Keep processing until it’s a smooth as you like. When mine was done, I added about 2 teaspoons of honey and a touch of salt. Give yours a taste to determine if this would be good for yours. You will also notice that there is no oil in this recipe. While I know many peanut butter recipes call for it, I have found that it’s not necessary.
I’ve been storing my peanut butter in mason jars. This peanut butter recipe fits in a 16 oz jar with room to spare — or fits perfectly if you stir in additional chopped peanuts to make a chunky peanut butter. I’ve also used 4 oz mason jars — three of them to be exact (and they are filled very full).
My favorite jarred peanut butter I buy is Jif and this homemade peanut butter is very different than that — it would be more easily compared to the all-natural peanut butters on the grocery store shelves, but I think this is even better. I’m not planning to totally give up buying jarred peanut butter at the grocery store, but now that I’ve learned how easy it is to make peanut butter at home, I will definitely be making this regularly.
How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter
Here’s the complete recipe, which you can print. If you aren’t ready to make this homemade peanut butter recipe yet, be sure to save it to one of your Pinterest boards so you can find it easily next time.
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How to Make Peanut Butter (in only 5 minutes)
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This post shows you how to make homemade peanut butter, which only takes about 5 minutes to make a delicious batch. It’s so easy and good that you’re going to wonder why you haven’t made it yet.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces peanuts (your favorite variety – I used salted party peanuts)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place peanuts in food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Turn processor on high and chop/grind peanuts until smooth (usually no more than 5 minutes). You may find it necessary to scrape down inside of the processor bowl halfway through.
- When your peanut butter is as smooth as you would like, add in the honey. Season with salt, if necessary.
- Place the peanut butter in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Notes
–If you wish to have chunky peanut butter, chop 1/3 – 1/2 cup peanuts and stir in at the end.
- Category: Sauces
- Cuisine: American
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SONIA PEREZ CARRARA says
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Ashleigh says
I honestly never knew that PB was so easy to make! I’m trying this one for sure!
Kimberlee says
I love making my own nut butters – I started doing that about a year ago after buying a great book all about nut butters. It takes a little time and patience but the result is worth it – the nut butters are so much better than store bought. Especially the almond butter I recently made.
karyl henry says
Wow, who knew it was this easy?! I only use peanut butter occasionally, so I hate buying a jar and it just sits there forever. But, I always have peanuts in the house. This is a great way to make just what I need, when I need it. Thank you for sharing!
Abby says
Okay, I had no idea homemade peanut butter was so easy! My kids are peanut butter junkies, so we go through A LOT. I might just have to try making my own! Thanks for sharing 🙂
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Melanie | Toots + Dill says
Oooo I feel like this is a recipe that once you do it and see how amazing it is you will never buy another jar of Jiffy!! =P
Meena @AnchoredinSweets says
Thank you for this post.
Organic P. Butter is ridiculously expensive these days.
Tracey Lee @ Mia Bella Passions says
Thank you for sharing this. I have just got a new food processor so I am off to buy peanuts today!!!
Pinned and saved. 🙂
ColleenB. says
New here and arrived from Katherines Corner Thursday Hop.
Peanut Butter looks wonderful but was wondering what the shelf life would be on this.
Thank you
brandie says
Thanks Colleen! The peanut butter would last for about 2 months in the refrigerator (don’t store in pantry).
Marcy says
Thank you so much for this delicious and easy recipe! We love peanut butter but have gone to eating mostly unprocessed foods and I was wondering what I was going to do about PB! Now I know. This is not only yummy, but it is so much better for us without all the added sugars and oils. Blessings!
Mike Abb says
You can also make tasty thai peanut sauce this way as well. Just add the appropriate spices and water and you have a tasty asian delicacy!
Lea says
DO NOT USE RAW HONEY
I went to the farmers market, bought freshly roasted peanuts, shelled them all by hand, followed the recipe, it all looked amazing and perfect…………..then I added the raw honey. It immediately went right back to the crumble stage and never returned 🙁
2 hours wasted because of this stupid raw honey 🙁
Becca H. says
I made this yesterday, Brandie. May never go back to store-bought again. Thanks for showing how easy this was!
brandie says
Thanks Becca! So glad you found it easy too. It’s clear my kids prefer homemade peanut butter because they go through it FAST, compared to the store-bought jars.
Ewa "Mom Photographer" says
I do add coconut oil to mine peanut butter. Just for the extra flavor!
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Miz Helen says
Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day Weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Ronni Keller says
I had no idea it was this easy!!!! For real??!! Totally making this!
Thanks! 🙂
Ginger says
My husband has been begging me to make homemade peanut butter, but I thought it would be way more complicated than this. I’m definitely going to have to try this out. Thanks for sharing!
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The Wimpy Vegetarian says
What a fantastic idea!!!! I don’t know why on earth I haven’t done this before. I’m going to pull out my peanuts now for this!
Sarah says
Last time I tried to make nut butter I broke my food processor haha. Once I get a better one I’m back on the bandwagon!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
I LOVE this!!! I have always wanted to try to make homemade peanut butter. . I could eat all 3 of your jars, yum!!! looks so good!
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
I never knew that it was that easy to make! hubby will love this!
Alaiyo Kiasi says
Your peanut butter looks fabulous! I don’t see any reason that we should not try making nut butters at home. I made peanut butter years ago, when I was single, and would like to give it a try again. Thank you for the inspiration!
Katy says
I never know it was so simple to make your own peanut butter! I am definitely going to try this!
Hezzi-D says
Great job! While I do not eat peanut butter, I’m definitely trying this recipe with almonds to make almond butter! So simple!
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Heather @girlichef says
Homemade peanut butter is probably one of my favorite things…heck, ANY nut butter for that matter. Yours looks absolutely perfect. And reminds me that I need to buy peanuts. 😉
Liz says
Who knew it was so simple? I’m glad you’re a convert 🙂
Anne @ Webicurean says
I’ve always thought about this but never tried…. what am I waiting for? Your peanut butter looks delicious!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
Congrats on doing it! Your peanut butter looks scrumptious. This is something I’ve been wanting to try also, but my grocery store actually has a little machine that I refer to as “peanut butter on demand.” It’s basically the same process, but you just select how many peanuts you want, and it makes the peanut butter for you. It’s so awesome!
Ellen says
If you don’t mind please start the name of your store! Perhaps I have one nearby and I could make my peanut butter there also as I don’t have a food processor! Thank you Lori.
Diana @GourmetDrizzles says
What a great recipe! I had no idea it could be so simple… thanks for a great post. And such cute pics! 😉
Stacy says
We are a Jif family too, usually, but I need to give this a try! It looks wonderful and I like that I would know exactly what is in it.
Bea says
Who knew that making Peanut Butter is that easy! Wow – thank you so much for sharing this great recipe!
Tara says
Awesome pics, awesome recipe and awesome looking peanut butter. YUM!!
Renee says
If you only knew how much peanut butter I eat. I must try this homemade version. Adding peanuts to my shopping list now…
Family Foodie says
Seriously, how did I not know that Peanut Butter was so easy to make? Love it!
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
I feel like I just have to try this! LOVE how you went step by step!
Amy Kim (@kimchi_mom) says
Love this! Although we can’t have nuts (literally and figuratively) in the house, this recipe has got my wheels churning! Thanks for sharing!
Conni @FoodieArmyWife says
I LOVE fresh peanut butter. My kids prefer the store bought – so I alternate which they get 🙂
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Homemade peanut butter is the best!! I try to make it weekly, it’s my favorite!! Great job!!
Laura | Small Wallet, Big Appetite says
I really need to start making my own peanut butter, much better without all the added sugar in the pre-made versions.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Crazy good is right! I love homemade pb. Your version looks wonderful!