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\"Peanuts!\"<\/a>

Peanuts!<\/p><\/div>\n

I love to make things from scratch. Especially if the things I like to make are staples that are well liked and frequently consumed. I feel like I am making better choices if I make them rather than buy them in terms of health and my pocket.<\/p>\n

One of those is peanut butter. It can also be made with Brazil nuts, cashews, almonds or hazelnuts. But here is how you do it.<\/p>\n

Buy the best quality nuts you can. If you’re on a budget then Basics \/ Value will do just as well. But if you want to use organic then of course you can.<\/p>\n

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If you are using raw nuts then I would highly recommend roasting them gently first. It makes the flavour much nicer.<\/p>\n

Put in a single layer on a baking tray and roast at 180C \/ 350F \/ gas 4 for about 30 minutes. Check after about 20 minutes, give them a mix about and check that you aren’t burning any.<\/p>\n

Remove from oven and place into a blender or food processor. Start to process with a sharp blade and slowly add groundnut oil or grapeseed oil until the mixture becomes the consistency you like. Add a little salt to taste, and if you wish a very small dab of runny honey, once again for taste.<\/p>\n

You can play around with the seasoning and creaminess to suit your own tastes and family needs. If someone prefers their nut butter crunchier than you do, just remove a batch before processing to a smoother mix.<\/p>\n

Store in an airtight jar like a Kilner jar or old jam pot. I’d love to tell you how long a shelf life it has, but it barely lasts a week in this house, so can’t I’m afraid!<\/p>\n

Serving favourites in the Strickers home:<\/p>\n