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Sweet Maple Honey Roasted Peanut Butter

Nut butters are an American diet staple. They become extra special with different nuts, spices, and sweeteners. Try this indulgent Sweet Maple Honey Roasted Peanut Butter that tastes like honey roasted peanuts. This is better than any store-bought peanut butter, especially since you control all the ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peanut butter, honey roasted peanut butter, maple and honey peanut butter, how to make peanut butter, peanut butter recipe
Servings: 1.5 cups

Ingredients

  • 3 cups peanuts raw preferred, whole or split, but at least shelled
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil like avocado or vegetable
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt if using unsalted peanuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F/177°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, melt the coconut oil (if not already). Whisk in honey, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt (if using) until smooth. Add peanuts to the whisked mixture and stir to coat. Spoon nut mixture on the prepared baking sheet and spread to a single layer.
  • Bake for 10 minutes stirring the nuts about halfway through to move around the nuts. Careful not to let them burn (add or decrease time, if needed). Remove the pan and allow the nuts to cool for ~5 minutes.
  • While still warm, place the coated peanuts in a food processor or blender. If you want chunky nut butter, remove ¼ cup chopped nuts just after ~10-20 seconds of blending while they are still chunky. Set aside until the end.
  • Blend until you reach a smooth butter texture. This could take about 5-10 minutes, just be patient. If your food processor appears to be overheating, stop the machine and allow it to cool before continuing. Throughout the blending process, stop the machine and scrape down the sides using a spatula.
  • The peanuts will process through different stages. 1) finely chopped, 2) large sticky chunks, 3) a thick paste, and finally 4) smooth glistening butter (you should see a shine from the oils, if not, keep blending!).
  • Once the butter is smooth, add the chunky nuts and pulse a few times to incorporate.
  • Transfer the peanut butter to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a month. If oil separation occurs, simply stir until smooth.