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Title: Peanut butter...
Post by: ShadeTree on January 01, 2013, 02:32:35 am
Has anyone ever made their own peanut butter? Has anyone ever tried any other kinds of "butters", like almond butter? I want to make my own peanut butter and I'd really like to make almond butter, cashew butter, and any other kind I could. I think they'd be really good!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: dwggs on January 01, 2013, 04:04:54 am
Have never tried to but I'm sure if you google it you can find tons of recipes to make it.
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Post by: jkhanson on January 01, 2013, 04:47:55 am
Many years ago I used my Vitamix blender to make my own peanut butter.  As I remember it was rather dry.  I don't remember if I added any oil, etc.

So.....I googled it for you:

Peanut Butter

Submitted by:  Vitamix
Dietary Interest:  vegetarian, gluten-free, low cholesterol, low sodium, no added sugar, vegan
Yield:
1 3/4 c (420 g)
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Total Time:
10 Minutes
Print:
8.5x11
Save to:
Recipe Book
Ingredients

    3 cups (420 g) unsalted roasted peanuts

Directions

    Pour nuts into the Vitamix container and secure lid.
    Select Variable 1.
    Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High, using the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades.
    In 1 minute, you will hear a high pitched chugging sound. Once the butter begins to flow freely through the blades, the motor sound will change from a high pitch to a low laboring sound. Stop machine.
    Store in an airtight container. It can also be frozen for longer storage.

CAUTION: Over processing will cause serious overheating to your machine! Do not process for more than 1 minute after mixture starts circulating freely. For recipe variation, see Cashew Nut Butter and Almond Butter recipes.

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Post by: natashaspy on January 01, 2013, 04:53:10 am
i've never made my own but i have had it before that a friend made.  its not the same exactly, had a little bit sweeter of a taste.  if you think you can, go for it...i'm sure it'll be great!
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Post by: mrisha on January 01, 2013, 11:18:16 am
I have never attempted to make my own Peanut Butter, but I am sure it would contain less calories and fat without all the preservatives that other companies add to preserve the product.
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Post by: ShadeTree on January 02, 2013, 06:07:12 pm
I made my own peanut butter cups (like Reese's) before, and I've been wanting to do it again. That's what reminded me of this little device I saw a long time ago that was specifically made to use for making your own nut-butters. I'm thinking it might be healthier to make it myself, plus it would have a different taste and I might could tweak the recipe to create something unique.  ;D

@jkhanson Thanks for recipe guide. If I ever do get the opportunity to try this, I'll probably check google and see what else I might could find.  :wave:
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Post by: debidoo on January 02, 2013, 06:35:14 pm
No never made own peanut butter or any of the other kinds of nut butters.  I have been tempted to try some of the other nut butters for years because am always seeing them at the health food store but never thought about or tried to make own.  If you do, let us know how they turn out.
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Post by: vicogden on January 02, 2013, 06:36:22 pm
I'm too lazy, but here's one way... good luck!

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/homemade-peanut-butter-recipe/index.html
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Post by: sgluckadoo on January 02, 2013, 06:43:07 pm
Has anyone ever made their own peanut butter? Has anyone ever tried any other kinds of "butters", like almond butter? I want to make my own peanut butter and I'd really like to make almond butter, cashew butter, and any other kind I could. I think they'd be really good!  :thumbsup:

No, I havent. I love the stuff though! Let me know if you do it and how it turns out!
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Post by: champak97 on January 02, 2013, 07:18:01 pm
I wish I had a Vitamix, but it is too costly for me right now.
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Post by: ricdsm on January 02, 2013, 08:00:16 pm
My wife did one time.  I appreciated her effort but. . . Give me the Skippy.
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Post by: mstevenson2 on January 03, 2013, 12:34:43 am
just use peanut oil and peanuts in a food possessor or blender
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Post by: sarabtrayior on January 03, 2013, 09:38:33 am
Sounds good if you have the equipment, go for it... Almond Butter, YUM!!  :star: :star: :star:
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Post by: Cuppycake on January 03, 2013, 09:57:18 am
I have made peanut butter as well as almond butter. Almond butter is great for baking. I use allot of ground almonds in place of flour as well. Almond flour makes great cookies !
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Post by: sak4kat on January 03, 2013, 10:02:16 am
I just bought almond butter for the first time from wal-mart.  It was pricey but when I compared the price of convenience to what it would cost to make it was just a little cheaper.  There is a recipe book I checked out from the local library called Foods that fight Fibromyalgia by Deirdre Rawlings.  There is a (what looks to be simple) recipe for making almond butter.  After tasting the almond butter I thought it reminded me of a snickers bar w/almonds. Not bad!  I'm using it for smoothies because for substituting it as PB just doesn't make sense as in Cents as far as I'm concerned.  The book is great though I've had to check it out 3 x's because it has had so many successful recipes in it.
Title: Re: Peanut butter...
Post by: ShadeTree on January 04, 2013, 12:48:14 am
I hope I get a chance to try making my own, but I don't think it will be any time soon as I don't have the money to spend on the things needed (or to waste on any trials & errors). But if I ever do get make any, I'll post about the end results.

@Cuppycake I've never heard of almond flour before, but that sounds like it would be good to use for home made cookies. Maybe even some other things too, like maybe cake?

@Vicogden Thanks for the link!
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Post by: cowgirl2116 on January 04, 2013, 01:20:36 am
I don't want to make anything.  Instead, just looking at the words "Peanut butter" makes me want peanut butter cookies.  Yum, Yum. yum.
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Post by: ljrjess69 on January 04, 2013, 03:03:53 am
n i havent ,and i dont think i better attempt :thumbsup:
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Post by: pkrahmer on January 04, 2013, 03:23:18 am
I have never made p b before but have tasted homemade it was good but either to oily or too dry. It is definately different from store bought.
I love pb but don't even buy it anymore because I will eat it all in 1 or 2 days! :wave: :peace:
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Post by: bretay on January 04, 2013, 04:39:37 am
have never tried homemade peanut butter.would like to,but never seem to find the time to try and make it.
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Post by: Lindaroof on January 04, 2013, 05:30:28 am
I love peanut butter, but I think it would end up costing entirely too much to try to make if at home, so much easier to just go to the store and get that jar, and less expensive.
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Post by: ljrjess69 on January 08, 2013, 08:25:51 am
no ive never tried to make it myself,,ill just stick with store bought  :dog:
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Post by: candyterrius on January 09, 2013, 09:12:09 pm
Peanut butter is easy to make. Just ground them up and add some water to form a paste. It’s the same for any other nuts. It’s better to make your own than to buy store bought nut butter.
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Post by: y2kpeaches on January 09, 2013, 10:12:49 pm
I've always wondered. Thanks for thinking to post this type of question as I really never thought to hard but now I really want to try making different kinds! Thx again!!
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Post by: ejholt on January 10, 2013, 01:54:50 am
I have never made my on peanut butter but I have made peanut butter fudge and peanut butter *bleep* and they have always been a winner.  I make them at Christmas and they enjoy them.  Hope everyone has a wonderful day and may God bless each of you and keep you safe.
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Post by: Cuppycake on January 10, 2013, 06:01:33 am
I just bought almond butter for the first time from wal-mart.  It was pricey but when I compared the price of convenience to what it would cost to make it was just a little cheaper.  There is a recipe book I checked out from the local library called Foods that fight Fibromyalgia by Deirdre Rawlings.  There is a (what looks to be simple) recipe for making almond butter.  After tasting the almond butter I thought it reminded me of a snickers bar w/almonds. Not bad!  I'm using it for smoothies because for substituting it as PB just doesn't make sense as in Cents as far as I'm concerned.  The book is great though I've had to check it out 3 x's because it has had so many successful recipes in it.
Almonds are far more expensive then peanuts but they are far better for you. I buy almond flour instead of regular flour and it is $125 for 25 lbs. It will last a good while though.
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Post by: devideddi on January 10, 2013, 06:29:40 am
apple butter, does that count?
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Post by: ssliva67 on January 10, 2013, 06:36:24 am
Have never made my own...but I buy a lot of it.
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Post by: gbabesmom on January 10, 2013, 06:54:17 am
I never successfully made peanut butter. I tried when I was a kid and I watched  Mr. Rogers make some on his program. I tried to mash the peanuts with a potato masher. Anyway I've always wanted to try to make some but I never got the nerve.
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Post by: kountrypeach80 on January 10, 2013, 07:05:12 am
havent tried to make peanut butter but i have made something called quince butter, its a delicious spread on toast
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Post by: tin8604 on January 11, 2013, 07:18:55 am
I have not made my own but I know that Fresh Market and other health food stores you can make your own.
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Post by: bhiett on January 11, 2013, 07:37:34 am
When you make your own nut butters other than peanut butter, do you use raw nuts or roasted?  I bought some almond butter once that tasted nasty.  The oil had separated and was floating on the top, which I had to stir up each time I opened the jar.  Those of you who have made your own, does this happen to yours as well?
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Post by: dbsaus1 on January 11, 2013, 07:47:52 am
Thanks Vicogden for posting the recipe link. I have made made PB. We have a health food store nearby that sells nuts in bulk. It is more costly than Skippy or Jiff put diffidently  has a more peanuty taste. I found 1 of the keys is to add the oil first than slowly add the peanuts. My husband loves it!
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Post by: tammypete on January 11, 2013, 08:04:30 am
I have never made my own peanut butter but that is a great idea!  And yeah you could probably use google for recipes and get a ton of them!
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Post by: devilroljin on January 11, 2013, 10:09:04 am
I've never made peanut butter, but I imagine with the recipe at hand, it wouldn't be too complicated. I do like to eat peanut butter, however; specially in peanut butter-jelly sandwiches. Just talking about it made me hungry. Also if you haven't tried it, Chocolate syrup or melted chocolate and peanut butter sandwiches are also awesome. Now let me go get me some sandwiches :D
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Post by: LaKecias on January 11, 2013, 10:58:02 am
no I haven't tried other nut butters besides peanut but I want too. Cashew butter sounds like it will be real good
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Post by: wadee1958 on January 11, 2013, 05:25:36 pm
Has anyone ever made their own peanut butter? Has anyone ever tried any other kinds of "butters", like almond butter? I want to make my own peanut butter and I'd really like to make almond butter, cashew butter, and any other kind I could. I think they'd be really good!  :thumbsup:

i can't say i have, but i just saw a demonstration on tv from one of the shopping network with  vitamix blender making peanut butter, and it looks really good and healthy.
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Post by: angsilva2000 on January 12, 2013, 04:32:24 pm
Ilike peanut butter sometimes
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Post by: bowrunner on January 12, 2013, 07:52:57 pm
I seriously doubt that I could make peanut butter that would taste better than Jif.
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Post by: katie322 on January 12, 2013, 08:01:03 pm
I seriously doubt that I could make peanut butter that would taste better than Jif.


I know right? I totally agree! No homeade peanut butter can beat JIF's peanut butter!  :P
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Post by: bigfoot951 on January 13, 2013, 08:20:18 am
Nope.  Sure haven't but you make me curious about it.  Peanut butter is just getting so expensive I am wondering how much it costs to make it at home.  Even though I feel sure it wouldn't taste as good.
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Post by: lackeyk on January 14, 2013, 09:42:20 am
No I will try next month, thats sounds good.
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Post by: cgilliland09 on January 14, 2013, 10:18:49 am
 :cat:Yes I have made my own peanut butter. It is a rather simple, easy thing to do with a good blender or food processor and it does allow you to control the sugar and salt content. If you find that it is too bland without the added salt and sugar, you can add in small amounts adjusting to taste. It will be far less then the manufacturers use and if you us sea salt (use far less) and natural sweeteners - like honey, agave or raw sugar. Peanuts are higher in fat than some nuts and you will most likely find yourself pouring off some of the oil when blending or after jarring. Some nuts, like walnuts and almond have additional healthy benefits like omega 3 and help with weight lose but how much of any nut you eat in a single day is important too. ;) 
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Post by: ancmetro on January 14, 2013, 04:58:11 pm

     Yes! I also add some oil to make it easier to spread.
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Post by: bhubbard2 on January 14, 2013, 07:37:52 pm
i love peanut butter, but don't think i want to make any.