Homemade Honey Peanut Butter

Side view of peanut butter in a small glass jar beside slices of apples.

This homemade crunchy Honey Roasted Peanut Butter is absolutely delicious, healthy, and made in your food processor with just three ingredients. It comes together quickly and has the perfect balance of sweetness, salt, and crunch!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Servings: servings

Calories: 296kcal

Author: Laura Miner

Equipment

High Speed Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

4 cups unsalted peanuts
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
¾ to 1 tablespoons salt optional

Instructions

Roast the Peanuts

Lay the peanuts on a cookie sheet and place in a preheated oven at 350°F (177°C) for about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow the peanuts to cool slightly.
If you're making crunchy peanut butter, set ½ cup of peanuts aside. Skip this step if you want smooth peanut butter.

Make the Peanut Butter

Add all ingredients (except the ½ cup of peanuts) to your food processor.
Pulse for a few seconds to break up the whole peanuts, then puree on high for 5-7 minutes. You may need to pause a few times to scrape the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.
When the peanut butter is creamy and the mixture flows through the blades easily, it's ready! Taste it and season with more salt or honey to taste.
Add the remaining ½ cup of peanuts to the food processor. Pulse it a few times to chop the whole peanuts up a bit and mix them into the peanut butter.
Transfer the peanut butter to a jar and store at room temperature, covered tightly, until you're ready to use it.

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Notes

To store: Transfer the peanut butter to an airtight jar or container. Store in a cool but unrefrigerated place like a kitchen cupboard for up to one month. Alternately, it can be stored in the refrigerator, and it will last longer, up to 4 months.

Note: This recipe was originally published February 26, 2014, and republished with new photos and video March 4, 2021. In May 2025, we added more tips and tricks.

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