Honey Cashew Butter (Plain or Crunchy)
NeedTaste |I have bought cashew butter at the grocery store, but do not like the price for the amount you receive. I decided to try making my own. I can not eat peanut butter anymore because I was diagnosed with a peanut allergy after having an anaphylactic reaction this past year. I can have all other nuts except walnuts which also came back positive on my allergy panel. I love nuts and peanut butter, so I have been trying new recipes to substitute peanut butter with other butters.. Rich, smooth, salty, and sweet, this homemade cashew butter is divine. It would be delicious on a slice of toasted bread, served with some fruit or smeared on a graham cracker. Enjoy it however you'd eat peanut butter. It makes two half-pint jars - give one as a gift and save one for yourself.
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INGREDIENTS :
1 can(s) whole unsalted cashews8 oz
1/4 cup(s) cashews (pieces or whole if you want crunchy butter)
2 tablespoon(s) canola oil or vegetable oil
1/4-1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1-3 teaspoon(s) honey
INSTRUCTIONS :
In a blender add the can of cashews. Next add the oil. dd 1/4-1/2 teaspoonful of salt depending on how salty you want it. hen 1-3 teaspoonfuls of honey depending on the sweetness you want. lend on chop for about 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the blender with a spatula. hen blend on puree for about 4-5 minutes scraping the sides as needed. You can blend more depending on how smooth and creamy you want it. Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. or crunchy butter take 1/4 cup of cashews and chop with a chopper to make little pieces. tir into honey cashew butter. OTE you can leave the honey out if you do not want sweet cashew butter. I would replace it with 2 additional teaspoonfuls of oil to make butter creamy.