Summary
This variation of the more popular peanut butter is for those of us who love pecans. Since pecans are naturally oily, they only need a little additional salt and some optional cinnamon for extra flavor to be turned into delicious nut butter and spread.
Your grocery list
Pantry Items
- Pecans (whole, chopped, etc. doesn’t really matter since we’re putting them in the food processor, just make sure there’s no shell involved)
- Ground cinnamon (optional, for flavor)
- Sea salt (optional, but recommended, for flavor)
Equipment/Tools You’ll Need
- Food processor or blender
- Rubber spatula
- Mason jar or Tupperware, for storage
Ways to use pecan butter
- Spread onto toast, bagels, pound cake, or banana bread
- Stir into your favorite ice cream
- Make pecan butter cookies and other pecan-flavored desserts
- Add it to milkshakes and smoothies
- Make a pecan butter and jelly sandwich
- Just eat it off of a spoon!
Pecan Butter
A deliciously simple nut butter.
Servings 8 oz
Calories 171kcal
Cost $25
Equipment
- Baking sheet for roasting, optional
- Food processor or blender
- Rubber spatula
- Mason jar or tupperware for storage
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole pecans
Instructions
Roasting the pecans
- Preheat the oven to 350º F. Spread pecans into an even layer on a baking sheet and toast them for 10-15 minutes or until fragrant. Let the nuts cool.
Making and storing the pecan butter
- Transfer cooled nuts to a food processor or blender and pulse until the pecans turn into a paste. Continue processing until the pecans reach a smooth consistency. Add cinnamon and salt and continue blending until fully incorporated.
- Store pecan butter in a mason jar or airtight tupperware container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
Notes
- The time it takes to blend the pecans down into a butter will vary between 5-10 minutes depending on the food processor or blender you're using.
- After storage, the oils will begin to separate from the pecan in your spread. Just stir to combine the two and the pecan butter will be ready to use again.
- Pecan butter will last in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
- Adding salt and cinnamon is optional and for flavor only. Feel free to experiment with other add-ins like vanilla or maple extract, nutmeg, honey, and orange or lemon zest.
Nutrition
Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
