Homemade almond butter is surprisingly easy to prepare at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have an all-natural nut butter that's free of preservatives and stabilizers. This recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes, and is a healthy condiment that can be enjoyed all year long.

Homemade Almond Butter Recipe | eHow

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Things You\’ll Need

  • 2 cups raw almonds

  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as vegetable)

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or more to taste)

  • Optional: 1 tablespoon honey, maple syrup or light agave nectar (or more to taste)

  • Baking sheet

  • Food processor

Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients and Tools

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. You'll want to use a small amount of neutral flavored oil (such as vegetable, grapeseed, or safflower) to help release the natural almond oils while processing. Salt helps to enhance the flavor. Sweetener is completely optional.

Homemade Almond Butter Recipe | eHow

Step 2: Roast the Almonds

Place the almonds on the baking sheet in a single layer and roast for approximately 10 minutes, or until fragrant. Allow to cool briefly. It helps to process them while warm, but you don't want to put the nuts directly into the food processor while they're too hot to touch.

Homemade Almond Butter Recipe | eHow

Step 3: Place the Ingredients in a Food Processor

Place the almonds, oil, salt and sweetener (if using) in the food processor.

Homemade Almond Butter Recipe | eHow

Step 4: Pulse the Ingredients

Start pulsing the machine to chop the nuts, scraping down the sides several times.

Homemade Almond Butter Recipe | eHow

Step 5: Allow the Food Processor to Run for Approximately 7 to 10 minutes

This step takes some time and requires patience. It takes awhile for the almonds to break down completely, and for their natural oils to release. It's a good idea to scrape down the sides once or twice during the process. Also, if the food processor ever feels like it's getting too hot, allow to it cool down for a few minutes and then continue.

Homemade Almond Butter Recipe | eHow

Step 6: Add More Salt and Sweetener, If Desired

The almond butter is ready when it is smooth and creamy. Taste, and adjust the seasonings if desired. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Homemade Almond Butter Recipe | eHow

Tip

Like crunchy almond butter? Stir in an additional 1/2 to 3/4 cup chopped, toasted almonds at the end.

Homemade Almond Butter Recipe | eHow

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