Categories: conserves, jams, jelly, preserves
Ingredients
- 2 cups Plus an optional 1/2 cup roasted, shelled, peanuts, divided use
- 1 Tbsp. peanut or other vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt, optional (omit if using salted peanuts)
Directions
- Place the 2 cups roasted peanuts, peanut oil and salt, if using, in a blender or food processor. Process on highest speed for 2 to 3 minutes. The ground peanuts will for a ball which will slowly disappear.
- If necessary, stop the machine and scrape the sides of the container with a rubber spatula. Continue processing until mixture becomes spreadable.
- When desired consistency has been reached, stir in the 1/2 cup finely chopped roasted peanuts to produce chunky-style peanut butter, if desired.
- Place in a tightly closed container and store in refrigerator. During storage, oil may rise to the top, if so, stir before using.
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1 cup smooth or 1 1/2 cup chunky