Certain culinary exploits continue to amaze me.
About 6 months ago I bought a cheap 250gm pack of dry roasted and salted Peanuts, specifically with the aim of one day making Peanut Butter. Yesterday that day arrived.
I suppose it's pretty obvious how one makes Peanut Butter, but it had never previously crossed my mind to actually do so.
It's a strange process. For quite a while it looks as if it's just going to remain as a sand-like pile at the bottom of the whizzing machine, then after about 4 minutes it suddenly turns into a smooth paste.
Nothing was added; just plain old Peanuts. Tastes very good too. I shall buy another pack of the same Peanuts for the winter store cupboard.
All I have to do now is to discourage Lady Magnon from putting jam on the top of it..... She picked up some awful habits whilst living in Washington DC.
Of course one must have jam on peanut butter - what else would one have?
ReplyDeleteYUK.
DeletePeanut butter is to me what Nutella is to you. Ugh!
ReplyDeleteNUTELLA...... YUK.
DeleteIt doesn't get any better than fresh processed peanut butter slathered on fresh bread. My dog gobbled up a piece of dropped PB toast the other day and it got stuck on the roof of her mouth. So crazy funny watching her trying to get it off with her tongue and paws.
ReplyDeleteOur Monty loves it too, but I always turn the toast over for him first. He licks his lips for hours.
DeletePeanut butter and honey makes a delicious sandwich, as does peanut butter and banana.
ReplyDeleteNutella and peanut butter with a small spoon of jum.
ReplyDeleteI can see that I'm surrounded by peanut butter-n-jelly fanatics.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the peanut butter and jelly Cro. What is that all about. Never made it myself, but might have a bash now.
ReplyDeleteI had never thought of it as just butter and peanuts - might even try it as I do rather like it (not with jam though.)
ReplyDeleteNo butter Weaver.... just peanuts.
DeletePeanut Butter with Marmite on toast is a good combo.
ReplyDeleteOh my god.... that sounds dreadful.
DeleteI really like peanut butter and, I also like almond, hazelnut and cashew nut butter ….. all are delicious. Did you go for crunchy or smooth Cro ? XXXX
ReplyDeleteI would say it's 'in between'.
DeleteI want to make some Cro. How much butter did you use with the 250 grams Peanuts ? Our dog loves it too so he can lick out the mixing bowl afterwards ! Marion x
ReplyDeleteNO BUTTER. Just Peanuts whizzed for 4 mins or so.
DeleteMMMM peanut butter.....with jam or honey or bananas. The hubs used to make peanut butter, mayo and lettuce sandwiches.
ReplyDeletePeanut butter must have jam. It is the law in America.
ReplyDeleteI once made peanut butter, to avoid the added sugars in off the shelf stuff. Sadly, it cost just as much and was a damn mess to clean out of the food processor, so I gave it up as a bad job. I eat my PB on apples, especially a new variety, Honey crisp. So much juice you might inadvertently drown.
ReplyDeleteI didn't find it too messy; maybe my whizzer was easier to clean. Strangely, PB on apple sounds nice.
DeleteI buy this from the wholefood shop. Just peanuts, nothing added. Surprisingly oily, you have to mix it thoroughly before scooping your spoon into it (and onto the bread, not straight into my mouth!).
ReplyDeleteSloppy reading on my part Cro - sorry!
ReplyDeleteGlad I caught you in time!
DeleteBoth Lady M and myself have been working extremely hard today, and both of us have completed projects. Lady M suggested that we drink some Champagne that's been in the fridge for a while; she's afraid it'll go off. What better excuse!
ReplyDeleteCro, I like my peanut butter on hot toast so it can semi melt into the bread. The best way to start the day ever.
ReplyDeleteI shall be doing just that in about an hour's time.
DeleteOops sorry “Starting Over” I broke the law, eating peanut butter on lightly toasted white bread …my bad!
ReplyDeletePersonally, I love peanut butter and jam! My sister loves peanut butter and bacon! And I have a girlfriend, a Yorkshire lass, who has it with marmite. My father's favourite was peanut butter and lettuce on toast! I do believe it is not a bad idea to add a teaspoon or two of oil to make it creamier.
ReplyDeleteThere's no accounting for taste Broad...it makes the world go round.
DeleteLooks good! And I agree about the Nutella--never have gotten how much some people like it.
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