If using a blender, place peanuts into the blending container and secure the lid. Fill up the blending bowl about ½ or ¾ of the way. Don't go under or above for the best results.Start pulsing on low speed and use the tamper to press the peanuts down towards the blades.Then, quickly switch to a high-speed setting and continue blending for a couple of minutes. You might hear a high-pitched chugging sound, but that is alright.
Stop to scrape the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula from time to time.You will notice that after about a minute of blending, your peanut butter will start smoothing out and looking more like a thick paste.Don't stop here! Continue blending until it's creamy and runny. Even if it seems hard and thick, don't give up, as peanuts release their natural oil peanut butter will become smooth and creamy, it just might take a couple of minutes.
Once your peanut butter reaches the desired consistency, you can stop the blender and taste the result. Add salt and honey to taste if you think your peanut butter needs it!
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Storage & freezing
It is recommended to store homemade peanut butter in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Use a glass jar with a lid to seal the peanut butter and prolong its shelf life!Oils that are naturally released during the grinding process have a tendency to go rancid after a while, so you want to make sure your peanut butter is stored away in the fridge.To prolong the shelf life of peanut butter even further, you can freeze itfor up to 6 months in glass jars or in plastic containers. Some sources say it is better to use plastic for freezing!