Homemade Cashew Butter Recipe
A simple and creamy homemade cashew butter recipe made from roasted cashews and a pinch of salt. This smooth and luscious cashew butter is perfect for spreading, baking, or adding to your favorite dishes. Ready in just 30 minutes and easily made with basic ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving (approximately 1 ½ cups)
- Category: Spread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 16 ounces (just over 3 cups) unroasted shelled cashews
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat and roast cashews. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the cashews evenly on a large, rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through to ensure even roasting.
- Cool the cashews. After roasting, let the cashews cool until they are warm but not hot, approximately 10 minutes. This cooling helps preserve the texture during blending.
- Blend to smooth cashew butter. Transfer the warm cashews to a food processor. Add the salt. Blend continuously, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides. The mixture will progress from a powdery texture to clumping into a ball, and finally to a smooth and creamy butter. If the processor heats up too much, pause and let it cool before continuing.
- Store the cashew butter. Allow the cashew butter to cool to room temperature. Transfer it to a clean mason jar and seal with the lid. Refrigerate and use within one month for optimal freshness.
Notes
- Use unroasted cashews for the best flavor and texture.
- Ensure the cashews are warm but not hot before blending to help achieve a creamy texture.
- If you prefer a sweeter cashew butter, you can add a small amount of honey or maple syrup during blending.
- Cashew butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
- Be patient while blending; the texture changes gradually and may take several minutes.
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