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Peanut Butter From Scratch

October 23, 2015 by Tracy | Updated June 12, 2020 This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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jar of peanut butter with spoon

It's so much easier than you think!  With just 4 ingredients you can make your own Peanut Butter From Scratch at home!

Never buy peanut butter again once you make your own from Alton Brown's recipe!

Is there anything more satisfying than that moment when you make your own condiment?  That thing that you've been buying in a jar or a tub for your whole life and then *boom* you make it yourself!  The power! The excitement! That's exactly how I felt the first time we made this Peanut Butter From Scratch!

Even better, it's incredibly easy to make and the ingredients are super simple.

Ingredients Needed:

  • Peanuts (raw and skinned)
  • Honey
  • Salt
  • Peanut oil

Make sure your peanuts are totally raw, without their skins, and salt free.  You can usually find them in the bulk section of your grocery store.

How to make Peanut Butter From Scratch:

  • Pan (or wok) fry peanuts in peanut oil
  • Let them cool completely

peanuts frying in pan and peanuts on a towel

  • Once cooled, add everything to a food processor and blend away until it's smooth!

peanuts and honey in a food processor and then creamy

Tips:

  • Be sure that you watch your peanuts when you're frying them.  You want to slowly stir them the whole time your frying on high to avoid this.  Once the heat is turned down, you can stir a couple of times a minute.
  • Make sure they cool completely!  Definitely give it the full 20 minutes.
  • Scrape down the edges of the food processor to make sure it's all incorporated.
  • Adjust to your taste!  If you like your peanut butter sweeter, add more honey. If you like your peanut butter saltier, add more salt!

Never buy peanut butter again once you make your own from Alton Brown's recipe!

Why buy store bought when you can have this creamy dreamy peanut butter at home?

open jar peanut butter with spoon and peanuts

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open jar peanut butter with spoon and peanuts

Peanut Butter From Scratch

With only 4 ingredients you can make your own Peanut Butter from scratch!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Cooling: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of raw skinned peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon of peanut oil
  • 3 tablespoons of honey
  • 1 tablespoon of kosher salt

Instructions

  • Heat peanut oil in wok or large frying pan on medium to high heat. When the oil starts to simmer add the peanuts and cook for one minute stirring constantly. Then turn the heat down to medium and then fry to another 7-10 minutes until they are a deep golden brown.
  • On a pan lined with paper towels, cool the peanuts completely, at least 20 minutes.
  • Once they are cooled put the peanuts in a food processor, add honey and salt, and blend until creamy, 5 minutes, remembering to scrape down the sides.
  • Yields 2 cups. Store in an airtight container.
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  1. Logan71

    August 14, 2020 at 12:17 am

    Thank you so much! But it looks kind of dry in the picture?

    Reply
  2. Tisha

    January 05, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    5 stars
    I've always wanted to try doing this! Now I don't have an excuse great post!

    Reply
  3. Monica | Nourish + Fete

    January 05, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    Love this! I'm always interested in making more things from scratch but have yet to try peanut butter. I love how you could easily adapt this, too, with more or less salt, honey, or even other spices potentially! Yum!

    Reply
  4. Saima

    January 05, 2019 at 7:49 pm

    5 stars
    I love peanut butter but was too lazy always to look up the recipe online to make at home! Always had store bought peanut butter. Your recipe is the perfect incentive for me to try it!

    Reply
  5. Cathy

    January 05, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    So making my own peanut butter, thanks to this recipe Tracy!! Love it!!

    Reply
  6. Andrea Metlika

    January 05, 2019 at 7:11 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, I had no idea it was this easy. Much better for you than the jarred stuff.

    Reply
  7. Michelle

    January 05, 2019 at 4:57 pm

    5 stars
    Love homemade nut butters! And this one with honey looks incredible.

    Reply
  8. Sara @ Life's Little Sweets

    March 03, 2016 at 7:18 pm

    Pinning and sharing this, love this recipe!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      March 03, 2016 at 8:54 pm

      ☺️ Thanks, Sara!

      Reply
  9. Sara @ Life's Little Sweets

    November 01, 2015 at 6:21 pm

    Hi Tracy, how long do you think this will last in the airtight container? Thanks for sharing this recipe! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      November 03, 2015 at 7:10 pm

      Hey Sara, I usually keep it for about 2 months, in the fridge during the warmer months and counter top when it's cooler. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Tara @ Simple Food 365

    October 27, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I absolutely love homemade peanut butter. I bet the honey is a great addition!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 27, 2015 at 7:40 am

      Thank you, Tara! It sure is!

      Reply
  11. Julie is Hostess At Heart

    October 24, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    This peanut butter looks delicious Tracey!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 25, 2015 at 9:56 pm

      Thanks so much, Julie 🙂

      Reply
  12. Indira

    October 24, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    I love that you fry it in peanut oil! It's like a double peanut butter 🙂 The addition of honey is great too, and I'm seriously considering making this to share out for Christmas as gifts! Thanks for sharing and Happy FF!

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 25, 2015 at 9:57 pm

      Oooh what a great Christmas gift!! Wonderful! Happy FF 🙂

      Reply
  13. Kaila (GF Life 24/7)

    October 24, 2015 at 9:12 am

    I love how you make it from scratch! Your step by step pictures really help because I can see the textures too. Happy FF, and have a wonderful weekend. 🙂

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 25, 2015 at 9:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Kaila! Happy FF to you, too! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Judi Graber

    October 23, 2015 at 2:23 pm

    I just saw a recipe for making peanut butter in one of my magazines. What a great idea, very few ingredients and easy to make. Thanks for bringing these to the party 🙂

    Reply
    • Tracy

      October 25, 2015 at 9:59 pm

      Thank you, Judi 🙂

      Reply

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