Which food processors are best for making peanut butter?

Food processors fitted with a multipurpose or S blade are the best option for making homemade peanut butter. Both large capacity and mini food processors/choppers can help you create your own nut butters, but you may need to adjust the recipe based on the size of your appliance.

Can I use a blender to make peanut butter?

If you don’t have a food processor, you can use a blender to create delicious peanut butter at home with the right technique. Simply add your ingredients to a high power blender and slowly increase the speed to medium-high, scraping the sides periodically until you’ve reached a smooth consistency. Follow similar steps to add flavorings and oil.

Can I customize the texture of my homemade peanut butter for chunky or smooth blends?

If you prefer chunky peanut butter, simply chop a third of your peanuts in your food processor to your desired size, then place them to the side as you create the creamy base for your nut butter. Once you’ve finished making the butter, stir in the chopped nuts until fully incorporated.

Can I add spices or other flavors to this peanut butter recipe?

You can customize your homemade peanut butter by mixing in spices, chocolates, syrups or other nuts. If you want to add a spicy kick to your peanut butter, you can add spices like red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper. For sweet tooths, try adding chocolate chips, cinnamon, honey or maple syrup.

Can I use a food processor to make other nut butters?

Yes, you can use your food processor to experiment with creating different types of nut butters, like Mexican chocolate almond butter, lemon honey pistachio butter or maple cinnamon pecan butter.

HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER IN A FOOD PROCESSOR

Peanut butter is beloved thanks to its slightly salty flavour and how it lets you play with texture to be either smooth or chunky.

People sometimes forget that peanut butter can also be a versatile ingredient that can contribute to a wide array of recipes. To make delicious peanut butter at home, all you really need are peanuts, oil and salt and, of course, the help of the right tools.

A KitchenAid^® Food Processor with multipurpose blades and various speed options can help you make your favourite nut butters to satisfy your cravings. With the help of this guide, learn how to use your food processor to whip up a batch of homemade peanut butter that’s perfect for spreading on toast or adding to a sauce, stir fry, or smoothie.

A PEANUT BUTTER RECIPE FOR BEGINNERS

Making homemade peanut butter is an easy process that you can alter to meet your taste. Here are the steps to make peanut butter in your food processor.

Yields

10-12 servings

IngredientS

Unsalted roasted peanuts
Salt
Cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil)

TOOLS

KitchenAid® Food processor, like the KitchenAid^® 13-Cup Food Processor with Dicing Kit
Silicone or plastic spatula
Air tight container (for storage)

Total Time

20 minutes

STEP 1: ADD PEANUTS TO FOOD PROCESSOR

The first step to making your own peanut butter is to add unsalted roasted peanuts into your food processor’s bowl and then secure the lid so that it’s closed.

STEP 2: PROCESS THE PEANUTS

On the low setting, process the peanuts for 3–4 minutes. Next, use a spatula to scrape the sides of the food processor. The peanuts should first crumble before forming into a ball and then breaking down to become a creamy paste. Keep processing and scraping until your peanuts have completed each stage and become the desired texture as well as consistency.

STEP 3: DRIZZLE IN OIL AND SEASONINGS

Once your peanuts are a creamy paste, turn off the food processor. Next, sprinkle some salt and any other ingredients you want, such as cinnamon, chocolate chips, or honey. Start processing the paste once again and while it’s running, drizzle in the oil. Keep processing the peanut butter until it is the level of smoothness you want as long as the oil has been fully incorporated. The last step is to store the peanut butter in an airtight container.

Peanuts inside a blue KitchenAid® food processor

WHICH FOOD PROCESSORS MAKE THE BEST PEANUT BUTTER?

Food processors with a multipurpose or S blade are ideal for making homemade peanut butter. You can use either a large capacity or mini food processor/chopper to make various nut butters, but remember that you may have to adjust the recipe according to the size of your appliance.

SHOP KITCHENAID® Food Processors For Making Peanut Butter

Food blending in an orange KitchenAid® blender

CAN A BLENDER MAKE PEANUT BUTTER?

Don’t worry if you don’t own a food processor. A blender is suitable for crafting delicious peanut butter if you employ the right technique.

Add your ingredients to a high-power blender and while it’s in operation, slowly increase the speed to medium-high until the ingredients develop a smooth consistency. Again, you need to scrape the sides every so often and use the previously mentioned steps for adding oil and other ingredients for seasoning.

HOW DO I CUSTOMIZE MY HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER TO MAKE IT CHUNKY?

If you’re a fan of chunky peanut butter, you will need to chop a third of the peanuts in your food processor to your desired size. Then, put them aside as you create the creamy base. When the peanut butter is complete, simply mix in the chopped peanuts until you have a nice blend.

CAN I ADD FLAVOURS OR SPICES TO THIS PEANUT BUTTER RECIPE?

You can customise this peanut butter recipe by mixing in whatever spices, chocolates, syrups, or other nuts that you like. If you’re looking to add a kick to your peanut butter, you can include cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes. If you want to sweeten the batch, add honey, chocolate chips, cinnamon, or maple syrup.

CAN A FOOD PROCESSOR MAKE OTHER NUT BUTTERS?

Have fun with your food processor by experimenting with different types of nut butters. You can go bold and make a batch of Mexican chocolate almond butter or create a delicate lemon honey pistachio butter.

Shop KitchenAid^® Food Processors to make delicious batches of rich peanut butter and bring other recipes to life.