How To Make Homemade Pecan Butter

If you haven’t tried pecan butter, this is your sign to make this easy recipe. Pecan butter is a delicious peanut butter alternative and is easy to make. You can have it in less than five minutes with 2 ingredients.

pecan butter in glass jar and a spoon pulling out some of the pecan butter

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Pecans can be pretty expensive where I live so I try and grab a bag or two to keep in the freezer when I find them on sale. Another allergy-friendly nut butter spread is sunflower seed butter. Same preparation technique as this one.

Pecans keep well in the freezer and can defiantly be used for this recipe.

Make one of the best homemade nut butter recipes at home and follow the easy steps in making pecan butter spread below.

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😍 Why is this Homemade Pecan Butter good?
🌰 Ingredients needed to make pecan butter:
🔪 Easy Homemade Pecan Butter Recipe Instructions
How to make homemade pecan butter extra special
Expert Tips to Make Crunchy Pecan Butter Crunchier and Tastier
How do I store homemade pecan butter?
What another pecan recipe should I try?
Recipe Variations for this Homemade Nut Butter
Pecan Nut Butter Recipe FAQs
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😍 Why is this Homemade Pecan Butter good?

Make this homemade peanut butter with just one ingredient, pecans or I like to add a dash of salt.
Customize your homemade creamy nut butter with mix-ins to make it even more delicious. See suggestions below.
You'll love this creamy butter recipe because it's a great way of using up pecans when your pecan tree has an especially great yield.
Make this nut butter at home a part of a keto or low-carb lifestyle. Here are some more low carb recipes you may want to add to your recipe rotation.
This homemade nut spread is a great alternative to the store-bought nut butter as there are no preservatives, thickeners or stabilizers.

🌰 Ingredients needed to make pecan butter:

Pecans - toasted
Salt - optional in making this homemade pecan butter but I love just a pinch.

🔪 Easy Homemade Pecan Butter Recipe Instructions

Toast nutty pecans as instructed in this blog post: Toasting Pecans
Place the pecans in a high speed blender or add pecans to your food processor.
Pulse the pecans to help them to start grinding.
Turn the blender or food processor to medium allowing a paste to form, about 2 minutes. If needed, process again until smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor with a silicone scraper.
Add the salt if using, or other mix-ins, and process on high for 1 additional minute or until the desired consistency is reached.
The pecan butter will be warm if not hot from the friction of the blade. Transfer to a closed container, allowing to cool completely.

How to make homemade pecan butter extra special

To elevate homemade pecan butter, enhance its flavor by incorporating a blend of almond butter and cashew butter for a nuanced nuttiness. Introduce depth with the addition of roasted pecans, providing a rich, toasty undertone.

For a decadent twist, infuse the creamy pecan butter with chocolate pecan, imparting a hint of cocoa and sweetness.

Expert Tips to Make Crunchy Pecan Butter Crunchier and Tastier

Roasting the pecans, incorporate a sprinkle of salt and cinnamon during the roasting stage to elevate the taste and provide a contrast to the buttery smoothness.

You also have to ensure that the pecans are spread evenly on the baking sheet to facilitate uniform roasting, and periodically toss them during the roasting process for consistent crunchiness.

How do I store homemade pecan butter?

I store my pecan butter in a 6-ounce glass canning jar. But any closed container will work.

What another pecan recipe should I try?

For a twist on pecan recipes, learn how to make this decadent pecan pie.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place a 9-inch unbaked pie crust in a dish.
Spread a cup of pecan halves over the crust.
In a bowl, mix three eggs, light corn syrup, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt, then pour the mixture over the pecans.
Bake for 60-70 minutes until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
After removing from the oven, let it cool before slicing.

Recipe Variations for this Homemade Nut Butter

Explore easy and delicious recipe variations by incorporating this delicious nut butter into smoothies, energy bars, or as a spread on toast.

For a unique twist, consider blending in pistachio butter to add an extra layer of flavor and richness to your smooth nut butter concoctions.

Pecan Nut Butter Recipe FAQs

How else can I flavor pecan butter?

I like a pinch of salt when I make this make nut butter but you can also add other flavorings. Start with a ½ teaspoon of each of or a combination of the following mix-ins and adjust to your taste preference. Cinnamon, Maple syrup, brown sugar, honey, chili powder.

Does it need to be refrigerated?

There is no need for refrigeration but I would store it in a cool, dry place away from heat. I use up the pecan butter within a month.

Why is it so thin?

There aren't any thickeners in this recipe! The longer you puree the nuts, the smoother it gets and the more oils are extracted, giving a smooth product. If you would like a thicker spread, stop pureeing the nuts when you reach the consistency you like.

Do you have to stir it before using it?

Stirring before use is up to you. You may notice a thin film of pecan oil floating on the butter, this is normal separation because there are no emulsifiers included in the recipe to keep the oil from separating out. Simply stir to combine.