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    Pecan Butter Recipe

    Published: May 24, 2021 · Modified: Jan 26, 2022 by Sarah Mock As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    Pecan butter is a delicious peanut butter alternative and can be made in less than five minutes with 2 ingredients.

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

    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.

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    • 😍 Why this Pecan Butter recipe is amazing:
    • 🌰 Ingredients needed:
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 📝 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND TIPS:
    • Homemade Pecan Butter
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    😍 Why this Pecan Butter recipe is amazing:

    • Make pecan butter with just one ingredient, pecans or I like to add a dash of salt.
    • Customize your homemade nutbutter with mix-ins to make it even more delicious. See suggestions below.
    • A great way of using up pecans when your pecan tree has an especially great yield.
    • Make this recipe 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:

    • Pecans - toasted
    • Salt - optional but I love just a pinch.

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Toast pecans as instructed in this blog post: Toasting Pecans pecans ready to be blended in a blendtec blender
    2. Place the pecans in a high-power blender or a food processor. the start of pecan butter being made in a blender showing mash
    3. Pulse the pecans to help them to start grinding. pecan butter being blended in a blender
    4. Turn the blender or food processor to medium allowing a paste to form, about 2 minutes.
    5. Scrape down the sides of the blender or food processor with a silicone scraper. horizontal image of pecan butter falling off a spoon showing texture
    6. Add the salt if using, or other mix-ins, and process on high for 1 additional minute or until the desired consistency is reached. horizontal image of pecan butter in a glass jar, wooden surface pecans an towel in the background
    7. The pecan butter will be warm if not hot from the friction of the blade. Transfer to a closed container, allowing to cool completely.

    📝 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS, ANSWERS AND TIPS:

    How else can I flavor pecan butter?

    I like a pinch of salt 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.

    How do you store it?

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

    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 nut 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.

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    Homemade Pecan Butter

    Sarah Mock
    Pecan butter is a delicious peanut butter alternative and can be made in less than five minutes with 2 ingredients.
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    There is more to a recipe than just the recipe card. Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!

    Prep time for the recipePrep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook time for the recipeCook Time 1 minute min
    total time to prep and cook the recipe.Total Time 6 minutes mins
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    Course Food Tips
    Cuisine American
    Makes 12 servings
    Per Serving 114 kcal

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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 cups pecans (shelled and toasted)
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Toast pecans as instructed
      2 cups pecans
    • Place the pecans in a high-power blender or a 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.
    • 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.
      ½ teaspoon salt
    • The pecan butter will be warm if not hot from the friction of the blade. Transfer to a closed container, allowing to cool completely.

    Notes

    How else can I flavor pecan butter?
    I like a pinch of salt 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.
    How do you store it?
    I store my pecan butter in a 6 ounce glass canning jar. But any closed container will work.
    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?
    Stirring before use is up to you. You may notice a thin film of pecan oil floating on the nut 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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 2TablespoonsCalories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 97mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg

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