Peanut Butter: A Simple Recipe -

Prep Time:10

Cook Time:5

Heat a skillet or sided pan on medium-low heat.
Place the peanuts in the heated pan and stir occasionally until the peanuts are slightly brown. Once ready the peanuts give off a lovely roasted aroma and the skins will begin to peel.
Remove the peanuts immediately from the pan and place on a tea towel to cool. If left too long in the pan they will burn.
Once cool, remove the skins by rubbing them between your hands or with a tea towel.
Place the skinned, roasted peanuts into a food processor, heavy-duty blender or thermomix.
Process the peanuts stopping every 15-30 seconds to scrape the sides of the bowl until desired consistency is acheived. If using a thermomix, blend on speed 8.
Place the delicious, creamy peanut butter into an airtight container or jar and ENJOY!

If time poor, peeled peanuts can also be used.
Making peanut butter can be quite taxing on the motor of appliances, so be sure to stop allowing it to cool down if necessary.
Feel free to add salt, maple syrup, honey, cocoa or other nuts if desired.
If the peanut butter is dry add a small amount (approx. 1 tablespoon) of neutral oil, like vegetable oil or peanut oil.
The peanut butter will keep for a month in an airtight container in the fridge or pantry.